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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
8
Supplement to the Huronite edition dated May 21 1908 from Huron South Dakota. Local brief item set reflects early 20th century town notices and notices or ads typical of a rural paper. Includes reference to community events and regional updates for residents of Huron and surrounding area.
United States Senator Alfred B. Kitt Redge Minnehaha County. Representativn Congress Chas Burke Eben W. Martin Lawrence County. Governor J. L Browne Brown County. Lieutenant Governor John F Schrader Pennington County. Secretary of State Joseph J Waltner Jr Turner County. Attorney General Ira F Blewitt Moody County. State Auditor C E Warner Hamlin County. State Treasurer George G Johnson Lincoln County. Schools and Public Lands Mathias D Eide Miner County. Supt Public Instruction Milton M Ramer Davison County. Railroad Commissioner Hans O Wickre Day County. National Committeeman Ans M Finnerud Codington County.
The piece details Roosevelt era policies including railway rate, meat and pure food acts, and various reforms. It credits Senator Kittredge with authorship and support for copyright and trademark laws and his advocacy on currency and anti trust issues, plus pension measures for veterans and western development projects.
A dense OCR page fragment lists numerous names, numbers, and phrases, including references to individuals, locations, dates, and possible events. The legible portions hint at a scrambled historical record or notice with scattered proper nouns and figures, lacking a clear single narrative.
The Crawford era cites a 1907 railroad tax rise of $221 723.55 over 1906 per the state auditor, while farm land taxes surge by over $751 544.53, highlighting a dramatic disparity in tax burdens between railroads and farms and accusing the Elrod administration of misreporting figures.
Washington convenes as Knute Nelson writes to John Reierson praising Senator Kittredge. Nelson says Kittredge supported administration measures including the railway rate bill and has strong reform alignment and confidence from Taft. He notes Kittredge’s industrious work on the fortieth committee and calls him an able representative for the young state.
A letter from United States Senator Teller to F J Cory of Sioux Falls urges support for Senator Kittredge’s re election. Teller cites Kittredge’s proven loyalty and ability to advance western state interests and expresses concern over reports of opposition.
A 1908 legislative discussion centers on a legislator Ef PLEA OF GUILTY and others including Morris, Lillibridge, Ericson, Crawford, and Kittredge. The debate questions voting misconduct, district instruction, and trustworthiness amid accusations of slander and political manipulation. The piece notes a plea and calls for truth in voting.
The speaker endorses Kittredge for the United States Senate, praising his steadfast convictions and intelligence. He argues few men reach such influence in the Senate and that South must choose a Republican who can serve long. He believes Kittredge offers the strongest chance to advance the state's interests.
The South Dakota gox warn they will not be deceived by Senator A. B. Kittredge’s reforms. Mormons are accused of flocking to the state to aid a reform effort that would exempt certain taxes. The piece notes strong local opposition to these tactics and questions their impact on the tax situation.
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