The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1906-06-15
.QAK0TANS ARE FOR
W. ]. BRYAN IN 1908
South Dakota Democrats De.
clare for Government
Control as Well,
6TRANsKEY, GOVERNOR
elder, of Lawrence, and Ramsey, o
Sanborn, Put on Congressional
Ticket-Ticket Considered
Strong One.

Yankton, S. D., June Endorsing
William Jennings Bryan for president
in 1908 on a government ownership
platform the South Dakota democratic
state convention adjourned just after
noon today. The following state ticket
was named.
For Congress-W. S. Elder of Law
renee county and S. A. Ramsey OF
Sanborn.
For Governor-John A. Stranskey
Brule.
For Lieutenant Governor-James d
Coffey, Bon Homme.
For Secretary of State-Frank L
Latta, Hyde.
For State Auditor-John Hayes
Stanley.
For Treasurer-C. w. Martin, Grant
For Attorney Generate. J. B. Har-
ris, Yanlton.
For Commissioner of School and
Public Lands-Clarence E. Laughlin
Lake.
For Railroad Commissioners. H
Lien, Minnehaha.
For Superintendent Of Schools
Thomas Lyon, Clay.
The resolutions laid stress on the
Bryan reforms and public ownership
There was a hot debate before the
adoption Of the resolutions which de-
clared in favor Of government controi
of the railroads, telegraph and tele-
phone companies. The Endorsement OF
Bryan for president was something Of
4 surprise, for last night it was thought
specific declaration of this KIND
would be omitted as the best course
while indorsing the Bryan politics. The
action Of Missouri yesterday and the
probable action in Indiana is thought
% have had large influence in this re-
gard.
The ticket is thought by leaders to
De a very strong one.
Martin Was Chairman.
The state democratic convention was
called to order last night by Hon. John
Martin, chairman of the state central
Episcopal church, offered prayer, and
Hon. Otto Peemiller, of Yankton, made
4 welcoming address. Hon. Fred Egan,
Of Sioux Falls. made the response.
Major Boyd c. Barrett, of Aberdeen,
was selected for temporary chairman,
and Harry Wentzy. of Moody, was
chosen temporary secretary.
Ex-Governor Andrew f. Lee, of Yer
million, addressed the convention most
ably on democratic issues in state and
nation, and received a great ovation
In the course of his remarks he took
occasion to arraign Senator Gamble
for his attitude on several questions OF
national Importance and also paid his
respects to Senator Kittredge as the
tool of the railroads. Superintendent
L. G.. Mead, of the state hospital, also
came in for severe handling from the
ex-governor. He eulogized w. j. Bryan
whose name was received with great
cheers. Mr.. Lee was followed by Hon.
Ed Johnson, of Rapid City who fol.
lowed the last speakers lead and
handed out some strong censures OF
past affiliations with machine rule
The chair then appointed committees
as follows:
Committees Named.
On observation-disclosures Volkmar
LaFollette, KEENAN,, Ross, Bennett,
Jeffries, Olson and Hinckley.
On Order Of misunderstanding, Sex.
tor, Inman Cruel, Jacobs, Ringrose,
Seger, Sheriff. and Hickey.
On Permanent Observation-Disclosures
Laughlin, Madden, Ramsay, Goodwin,
Powers, Fairbanks, Chamberlain and
Hensault.
On OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Ryan, Martin,
Taubman, Peter, Tracy, Grant, Thomp-
son and Childs.
The committee on permanent organi.
zation, after a recess Of an hour. re.
manent chairman, Samuel A. Ramsay
of Sanborn county: for permanent sec.
rotary, Harry Wentzy, of Brule county:
for assistant secretaries, F, j. Tracy
of Edmunds, and Thos. Ryan, OF
Aurora county. The report was adopted
The credentials committee reported
4SS delegates present out of total pos.
sible representation of 502
Chairman Ramsay was then escorted
to the platform and remarked this was
the third similar occasion he had been
so honored in South Dakota. The con
vention then adjourned until 0 O'Clock
today.
ARKANSAS FOR BRYAN.
Hot Springs, Ark. June 6.-The
democratic state convention went or
record today for Bryan as the nexl
candidate ror president.
Governor Jeffe, son Davis was Off
cially declared the nominee for Unit
ed States senator.
Hoosiers Look to Bryan.
Indianapolis. Ind, June ga strong
sentiment in favor Of the Endorsement
of William Jennings Bryan for demo.
cratic presidential nomination is no
ticeable among Indiana democrats
gathered here for state convention to.
morrow.
Missouri for Bryan.
Jefferson City, Mo-, June 6.-what IS
generally regarded as the most signii-
cant feature of the democratic state
nominating convention, held here yes-
terday, was the pointed and absolute
Endorsement of William Jennings Bryan
for the presidency in 1908 by David ri
Francis. of ST. Louis, former governor
and the secretary Of the interior In
President Cleveland's cabinet.
The nominations made by the con.
vention We're: Rube Oglespy. of War
commissioner and Fl. A. Case. OF Jer.
ferson City. for superintendent Of pub
lie schools.