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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Dan W. Snyper seeks Beadle County sheriff nomination for the term starting January 1, 1909. He notes fifteen years in the county and pledges to serve the taxpayers without fear or favor if nominated and elected. He asks voters for support at the upcoming primaries in June.
W. D. Lowe declares his bid for sheriff of Beadle county subject to June primaries. He seeks public support and signs off with thanks. Reference to Minnehaha influence and Taft not seeking aid from South Dakota insurgents.
The article notes the impending organization of another state league, signaling upcoming meetings and structural planning among member clubs. Details on member teams or dates are not specified in the fragment.
The Pierre state house will host returning office holders for a few days as the session resumes. ജൂ
The Black Hills country delivers a unified Kittredge delegation with no county dissent.
Snow storm on Thursday night signals possible disruption for insurgents ahead of Tuesday primaries. Officials warn voters to prepare for travel and turnout challenges as weather affects access and timing.
Governor Foraker signs mixed reaction as Taft and Roosevelt supporters applaud the GOP platform while others express reservations about the direction.
Hon E W Martin will end his delegate campaign with a rousing rally at Mitchell to energize supporters and boost momentum before the Huron convention.
The notice states that 1908 taxes will rise above 1907 if the present administration imposes a levy large enough to cover the debts it has incurred.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota is in the hands of his supporters and open to a presidential bid through the Democratic convention. He has not ruled out accepting the nomination if offered and support coalesces among party leaders.
Over five hundred Huron residents abstained from the polls to protest Crawford during Tuesday primaries, signaling broad opposition through low turnout.
Insurgents have under 60 delegates at the Huron convention, with about one third chosen openly in defiance of law. The scene highlights irregularities and potential challenges to the gathering's legitimacy.
Prophesying the Huron convention result notes Minnehaha county has never voted with the minority in any state convention, implying consistent alignment with the dominant faction.
The group shows strong backing with 58 votes from the Black Hills, 36 from Minhehaha, and all but one county in the Fifth Judicial Circuit, boosting their optimism.
The passage notes Foraker cannot yet grasp Taft’s Ohio victory but will support him once he accepts the result. It characterizes Foraker as a temperate, steadfast figure who is a good loser and never sulks.
The scene centers on a political contest as established factions and challengers clash over strategy. Candidates and supporters prepare for decisive ballots, signaling a turning point as momentum shifts toward concrete voting action.
Beadle County taxpayers are asked to pay around $2,000 for an uncontested delegation to the convention. The charge is described as excessive and harsh in the local report.
A brief item notes a governor wearing a relAutE designed for mixed race symbolism. the description emphasizes dignity and the unusual construction featuring one white and four Black occupants.
Taft leads on the first ballot in South Dakota with Kittredge heading the state delegation. South Dakota supports Taft as party leaders organize the slate.
A critic voices fury at state taxes, claiming they crushed farmers and ended the speaker's life as a grim indictment amid political rhetoric. The closing speech would echo this sentiment as a rallying cry against tax policy.
Glass of Codington continues his campaign for congress despite local editor backing Hall and Parker. He vows to drive Hall out of the state and persists in his political battle.
Mrs. Gamble wife of the South Dakota senator is credited with attending a Washington social function in one of the season's smartest gowns impressing society attendees.
In Aberdeen the insurgent slate fared poorly as most pre cinct delegates declined to serve and petitioned the county auditor to strike their names from the ballot.
A fragment suggests a political faction with Codingtel county backing plans to push for an endorsement of Glass gaol shelve Parker if insurgents win the March primaries. The text records a forecast tied to primary outcomes and delegation support.
Charles Taft of Ohio travels to Chicago to support his distinguished brother for the presidency. He would be the first man in party history to back a brother for the high honor.
The success of Burke and Martin in the June primaries is conceded by many insurgent supporters. Those near the ground dispute Kittredge being weaker than Crawford, with insiders maintaining a different view.
Word from Sioux Falls says the stalwarts are not discouraged by Tuesday's vote, claiming gains in every county and none lost. They state the June popular vote will decide the outcome and vow to continue the fight without abatement until then.
The contest for senator has just commenced with Tuesdays primaries described as an incident in the campaign. Mr Crawford is cited as the strongest authority that the senatorial question was not an issue in Tuesday’s primaries.
Aberdeen’s post office will advance from second to first class after March 21. Postal receipts in Aberdeen exceed $40,000 for the past year, making it the second city in the state to reach first class, with Sioux Falls previously the only one.
In the Tuesday primaries a vote for a stalwart delegate guarantees counting in Huron and Chicago for Taft. An insurgent delegate yields no such assurance. The insurgent party has not supported Taft now or in the past.
Brown and Hughes counties dealt a sharp setback to the insurgents and exposed the governor’s overconfidence. He believed Hughes county would back him over Charlie Burke, but the locals showed real indifference to his twenty years of leadership.
The speaker argues that while preferring more delegates to the Huron convention, the setback could spur Republicans to recognize the damage a June defeat of Senator Kittredge would cause to the state and nation.
The article argues state taxes are higher than ever, urging readers to compare their 1907 tax with those of prior years to see the plain truth of increased burden.
Three months into the campaign against Kittredge no critic has identified failures in his state service. Crawford's silence implies he would have voted as Kittredge did during the past six years if he had served as senator.
The passage praises Governor Hughes as not a pessimist but a thoroughgoing optimist. It notes his public statements express hope and confidence in the integrity of the business world, business men, and government, and that he sees no dark future ahead.
Aberdeen post office eyes first class service as business grows with June primaries shaping Huron status. Reports discuss political lines in South Dakota causing a contested atmosphere while a tragic North Collinwood fire reflects school safety failures and mass casualties.
The writer praises Burke for his pivotal role in Pierre’s governance and advocacy. He argues Burke would have preserved Pierre’s seat of government if not for past opposition by the Huronite party, noting Burke’s unmatched contributions and lasting obligations from Pierre’s residents.
Report says Crawford seeks to ignite farmer interest by touring the state in a bright red car. He will visit corn fields as farmers plant, with a Negro quartet singing while Crawford speaks. The approach aims to boost his campaign prospects among rural voters.
The Taft faction insurgents and stalwarts battle for control of the Huron convention to name a delegation to the national GOP meeting. The fight centers on Crawford and his allies, with Tilt barely mentioned. Patt stands alone if the Crawford group wins.
An oath on December 6 by Frank J Cheney senior partner of F J Chen & Co of Toledo states the firm will pay a specified sum. The document notes a notary public attestation and lists a Catarrh Cure product and a family constipation pill advertisement from Toledo druggists.
A reward is posted for information leading to the whereabouts of J Frank McClure who lived near Virgil from 1887. Contact 107 So Grange Ave Sioux Falls for tips.
The fragment reads like a partial prompt about borrowing money or buying. It lacks named people, places, organizations, or concrete actions to form a full news item.
The State in Doubt Stalwarts gain in many counties with Brookings narrowly carried by insurgents. Final returns show stalwarts ahead in most counties and control of the convention possible, while insurgents dispute Lake Miner and Hutchinson counts. Senator Kittredge’s allies vow a long fight to victory.
Chief Anna Gascoigne opened the Degree of Honor No. 46 session in Huron with Grand Lodge officers and visiting delegates from several towns. After welcomes and roll calls, delegates spoke, papers were read, and addresses followed. About 30 candidates were initiated. A. O. U. W. members and ladies attended a 9 o'clock banquet, then a dance closed the evening.
Oley Johnson as administrator requests creditors and those with claims against Ole M. Johnson deceased to present them with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims must be shown to O. B. Hagen at 322 Dakota Ave, Huron Beadle County South Dakota. Dated March 2 1908.
An invitation announces the Feast of Seven Tables on March 20 at the church from 6 to 9 PM. Each table will be a color and supper costs 25 cents with entertainment for all. Proceeds aid the Epworth Leaguers as T M Simmons travels to Faulkton and Esterline for initiations.
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