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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
6
A recap of political commentary touching on Rockefeller paying a 29 million dollar fine, the Empire of Butte County, South Dakota as beneficiary, Bryan’s presidential prospects, Taft’s electoral edge, and a note that Theodore Roosevelt’s term ends March 4 1902. It cites figures like Hitchcock and McCleary and mentions legislative shifts and upcoming seeding time.
The Argus leader notes a crud wet in the republican party in South Dakota. The piece argues the U S truce is over and war resumes as insurgents plan to retire Burke for the Somoriferous Egon of Minne Saba county as a proper candidate for that party wing.
The legislature is described as overwhelmingly Republican with insurgents not yet in full control. Stalwarts will be re-evaluated in Pierre this winter as party factions align and strategy shifts are anticipated.
The piece surveys Taft’s cabinet, Roosevelt era changes, and key figures. It notes Harvard’s Elliott resigning, Bryan’s defeat viewed nobly, Minnesotan John A. Johnson as a possible 1912 candidate, and fights over Sunday observance and divorce laws. Bristow’s loss signals Democratic gains, while cabinet work looms as Taft prepares to act.
Charles 8. Murphy, head of Tammany Hall, states the organization was loyal to Bryan in private talk. If true, it implies weakness in the powerful machine. The remark raises questions whether Tammany can pull back from politics in Greater New York and survive as a force.
The dagos argue Miss Elking is unfit for the Italian prince Arbruzzi. If the Italian prince is as refined as Miss Elkins, she is to be pitied based on these immigration claims and expectations.
The Beadle county republican primaries last June exceeded Taft votes by about three hundred, a pattern statewide. Democrats are shown to have influenced the nomination and election of the next South Dakota senator, though they did not win the state. The Huronite asserts this to set the record straight.
The Argus Leader forecasts statewide prohibition in two years, while Huranite questions it but agrees the liquor issue will majorly shape policy. He favors laws protecting minors and a broad education program in schools, homes, and colleges to teach temperance and erase the liquor traffic’s terrors.
The next legislature should sit down upon all attempts to raid the treasury. The new executive should have the courage to put this veto on all appropriations in excess of the revenues of the state.
The piece urges restraint in state spending and economy in governance. It praises Mr Vessay for potential nominating strength if he adopts frugality, hopes for reduction of past extravagance, and previews Bryan’s influence as a private citizen. It lauds Bryan as a constructive national figure despite unlikely presidential chances.
For years Charley McLeod faced abusive rhetoric, but insurgents now praise him with flattery as their US Senate candidate. McLeod remains principled, unlikely to be swayed by post election praise despite the gentler tone from the insurgent leader and their allies.
The piece argues that public oratory wanes as educated voters rise, stump speeches lose impact, and newspapers grow influential in shaping elections. It stresses that future campaigns depend on a press that stays true to its ideals and pursues consistent truthful reporting.
A retrospective passage argues the greatest influence comes from a truly independent press, criticizing partisan or subsidized outlets. It predicts a future where U S newspapers are politically independent just as they are financially independent today, stressing public empowerment through impartial reporting.
President Grafton of the anti saloon league writes an open letter urging Congress to vote against Cannon. He argues the crusade is unjust, Cannon serves the party, and the House would not change under any outcome, despite criticism from yellow journals.
An early 20th century notice warns against mercury bearing patent medicines for oak fabrications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. The ad asserts the product contains no mercury and is taken internally to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials and price details. It also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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