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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
4
The insurgents pay dollars for a run in the state race and celebrate gaining a Democratic editor in the Black Hills. Opponents vow to defeat Kittredge in re election. two years ago Crawford was the favored successor.
Citizens are urged to visit their local lumber dealer to verify whether a dealer is promoting Kittredge. Congressman Martin receives strong support as he tours areas. the public shows keen interest in his exposure of reform administration.
The lumber trust is organized to target Kittredge, already commencing active actions against him in the state.
Dolliver argues the push for Allison to win the Iowa Senate seat reflects another man's ambition, stating the case as it appears in South Dakota.
The message notes Mr. Crawford has moved to Day County for work. It also suggests that Dave Williams remain in Coe I for thirty days to avoid imposing on him.
Rev. F. W. Long announces candidacy for the legislature in a protest against Ross McIlvaine’s machine ticket. Long has a noted interest in politics and resists being told he cannot run as insurgent factions stir local contest.
The cry keep the educational institutions out of politics failed with insurgents as E. C. Erickson head of all state educational institutions campaigns to send Crawford to the Senate. He is the first regents head to engage in politics, seen as reform by the current administration.
The Crawford machine appoints a twelve member committee at Huron to dictate county and legislative nominations across the state. Crawford defends the move as reform, noting it differs depending on whose ox is gored.
The text questions South Dakota voters about aiding the Mormon church in defeating Senator Kittredge. It frames the issue as choosing between supporting a senator who votes his convictions and opposing a church's influence on public morals and home life.
Insurgents angered by incomplete filing of nominating petitions by Senator Kittredge plan to compile a signer list to appeal personally. Beadle County petition is described as a hammer that could surprise the Crawfordites. other counties hold sufficient signers to nominate him in June.
The report notes Cassill not denying taking unlawful interest on state funds and Crawford not answering an indictment raised by the Taft club. Vessey’s explanation for a broken leg is also absent, while Gamble and Richards are linked to denials and allegations in the ongoing inquiry.
The Aberdeen News notes Vessey regrets running for office and publicizing his broken leg, a story widely known in the state. He laments the lingering attention to a personal accident that caused him more trouble than the pain itself.
The Pacific Northwest leads a growing movement of forest owners forming associations to guard timber from fire. Washington, Oregon, Idaho groups plan ranger patrols similar to the federal forest service with state funding and railroad company support. Maine and other states report parallel efforts to protect forests as fires threaten supplies and prices. A letter from Henry M Teller endorses Senator Kittredge of South Dakota, praising his loyalty, influence, and service in Congress.
Elliott has not denied representing the Milwaukee railroad as the campaign nears end. The Mitchell suit tests college students’ right to vote in college towns, a longstanding source of local controversy, with the Huronics supporting court clarification on the issue.
George G. Johnson campaigns against earning interest on public funds, pledging to return all interest to the state and urging a depository law with bonding. He argues Cassill’s reelection would cost taxpayers $40,000 and implies Johnson would save at least $20,000 annually.
The passage accuses Mr. Crawford of lifelong evasion and duplicity in politics. It cites his behavior in Pierre against fights on railroad legislation, his lack of loyalty to allies in Huron, and his shifting stance in the Cooper postmaster and Richards senate governor contests. It portrays him as habitually avoiding direct confrontation.
An excerpt questions the condition of Vessey after a broken leg and wonders what has happened to him as insurgent papers surface.
Sunday brought melting snow and a cold northwest wind with subfreezing morning temperatures. The damp, cloudy day followed by a sharp chill sparked sorrow as plum and pear blossoms appear damaged, though gardens and grain fields are not yet sprouted. May baskets may arrive with overshoes if the weather does not improve, per the Kimball Graphic.
A December 1903 note by O. B. Basford of the Redfield Press cites Union County Republican remarks identifying Senator Kittredge as a steady ally during a political storm. The piece urges recognizing Kittredge for loyalty than for political ambition, noting Pettigrewism’s defeat and party restoration.
Henry M Teller senator from Colorado publicly endorses Senator Kittredge for re election. In a letter dated April 22 1908 to F J Cory of Watertown SD Teller urges western states to keep strong men in Washington and expresses pride in western representation.
One hundred dollar reward offered for incurable catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others. claims the remedy affects blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free. price 75 cents per bottle. sold by all druggists. Also promotes Hall's family pills for constipation.
A meeting of the Beadle County Republican Central Committee is set for May 13 1908 at 2 PM in City Hall Huron to issue a call for a county convention on July 7 1908 fix representation by precincts and set the convention time and place. Precinct chairmen and secretary are to attend. Dated May 4 1908 W B DemMAREE Chair C N McIlvain Secretary.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California says the luckiest day of his life was buying a box of CKlen's Arnica Salve. Two 25 cent boxes cured years of itching piles that resisted other treatments. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store.
Mrs Emma Waltrip supreme chaplain of the Order of Yeomen attended the Huron Yeomen installation in Huron. A large class was initiated with floor work supervised by Mrs Waltrip. officers installed include Foreman Mrs Viola Butterfield Master of Ceremonies C Kroeg Correspondent Mrs Jennie Corley Master of Accounts Mr Bullis Overseer Mr Ellerton Chaplain Mrs Bullis Lady Rebekah Mrs Chromey Lady Rowena Mrs Fitzgerald Sentinel David Chambers Watch John Hagen Guard Mr Chambers. Refreshments followed the ceremony and a social time.
The Huron band presents the second summer night concert at the corner of Dakota Avenue and Third Street this Thursday at 8 p.m. The program includes marches, serenades, selections from operas and light classics featuring Boys of the Old Brigade Cuban Serenade The Merry Widow and Lucia di Lammermoor among others.
An advertisement claims eczema and itchy skin troubles born after birth are curable with oil of wintergreen mixed with other ingredients. It asserts D. D. D. Prescription stops the itch instantly and heals, though inherited cases may not respond. Stop the itch today by visiting the store for this remedy and D. D. D. soap.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart says customers who buy a box of Dr King’s New Life Pills receive the worth in weight of old in conditions like constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler’s drug store for 25 cents.
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