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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23


Some of our readers may incline
70 doubt the assertion OF the
Reporter that the majority OF the
members Of the so-called republican
league will be found supporting
WIN. j. Bryan for president in l9oo'
vet straws show which way the wind
blows. One of their patron saints,
according to the columns of their
organ, is Senator La Toilette, OF
Wisconsin. Whatever Bob does is
right in their eyes, yet in dispatches
to the metropolitan journals from
Milwaukee, under date of Aug. 10,
will be found the following: Sen
ator La Toilette will probably bolt
the republican nominee for governor
if Speaker Lenroot, his favorite, is
not chosen. This is the belief today
from statement made i'll speech
at Spring Garden, in which the SEN
ator said. Il will return in DC ober
and take the platform for the candi-
date | believe is in the right Sena-
tor Morton (democrat) is believed
to be the man whom La Toilette
will support, as it is said that Nor
ton will be the victor in the demo-
cratic primaries. Senator La Fol-
lette is delivering four speeches a
day in the effort to nominate Len
root over Davidson. In every speech
that La Toilette delivers he is ask
ing for the help of democrats and
praising Bryan, whom he declares
is one of the greatest men in Amer
lea" II stalwart assumed that
attitude, he would be termed die
tator and later traitor, but IN the
case of La Toilette it will be simply
termed independence. 1t is rather
rough on Bob to compare him with
the newly converted" republicans
in Webster, yet the attitudes in one
respect are similar. He says
nominate my man or | bolt and
will support a democrat" They
say, recognize us as the only simon
pure republicans, let us name the
candidates, give us absolute control
of the party or we will become dem
ocrats and knife the republican
party" This is the rule or ruin
policy of this bunch of political
derelicts.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

The Reporter does not insist that
Williams, Wearne, Arthur, and
Sears are the only men who have
right to become interested and active
in Da y county politics, as asserted
by the Webster World. Two of
these men have been Officially chosen
by the republican party Of the
county as its representatives, hence
have every right to be actively
interested. Neither does the Reporter
deny the right of any one to adopt
republican principles and become
identified with the party, but what
it does resist is the efforts of these
NEWLY converted" brethren to dom
mate the policy of the party, deal
out the offices as they see fit, assume
leadership and drive out true repub-
licans. Let us give list of names
which appear in the World as repre-
sentative republicans. Dunton, Ner-
ger, Haugen, Levoy, Peterson, Jen-
kins, Bronson, Compton, Chilson,
Egge, Wayland, W. Ebert, Lindgren.
Omitting Bronson, who was not a
resident Of the county at the time,
there is but one OF this list. who did
not support the non- partisan ticket
two years ago against the regular
republican ticket. We want you to
compare with the above list, with
the following list of republicans who
have supported and voted the repub-
lican ticket for over twenty years in
Day county and then ask yourself
who represents true republicanism
in Day county Raynes, Toy, Knott
Thornton, Nichol, Schultz, D. 1. and
10. l.. Williams, Fish, McFadden
Wheeler, Abbott, Kidder, j. G. and
#. c. Moore, Bullock, Stearns
Russell and Cloyds-the list could
be continued indefinitely. Every
man in the above list has record
of over twenty years service in the
party, yet these are the men
referred to in the World as traitors
and are asked no relegate them
selves to the rear and wait for
things to come their way in 1908
before asserting shemselves. For
pure, unadulterated nerve, these
newly converted" republicans GER
tainly take the cake.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
Republican State Ticket.


Republican State Ticket.
For Uuited States Senator
Robert R.Gomble,of Yankton
For Representatives in Congress
Philc Hall, OF Brookings.
w. H. Parker, of Lawrence.
For Governor
Coe l. Crawford, of Beadle.
For Lieutenant governor
H.C. Shober, Of Hyde.
For Secretary of state
d. d. Wipf, Of Hutchinson.
For Auditor
John Herring, of Campbell
For Treasurer
G. H. Cassill, of Lincoln.
For Attorney General
S. w. Clark, of Sphinx.
For Superintendent Public Instruc
ton
Hans G. Ustrud of Minnehaha
For Commissioner School and Pub
lie lands
G. C. Dakken, of Deul.
For Railroad commissioner
George Rice, OF Moody.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

The letter of President Roosevelt
to Congressman Watson, of Indiana,
just made public, will give but little
satisfaction to that group of NAL
contents in the republican party
who are out of sympathy with the
organization, who have freely criti-
cised the work of congress, and who
have persistently quoted the presi-
dent as being with them, going so
far as to call themselves Roosevelt
republicans In this letter Presi-
dent Roosevelt emphatically praises
congress aud endorses protection as
the bulwark of the nation. He says
ito change the leadership and organ
ization OF the house at this time
means to bring confusion upon those
who have successfully engaged in
the steady working out of great
and comprehensive scheme for the
betterment of our social and civic
conditions Such change would
result in a hurtful oscillation
between the extreme radical and the
extreme reactionary." OF the tariff
he says, Eve stand unequivocally
for protective tariff and We feel
that the phenomenal industrial pros
perity which we are now enjoying is
not to be lightly jepoardised." "The
question of revising the tariff stands
apart from the question Of dealing
with the so-called trusts. "All
good citizens who have the welfare
OF America at heart should appre,
ciate the immense amount that has
been accomplished by the presen,
congress, organized as ii is, and the
urgent need Of keeping this organ
ization in power" He declares tina,
with Mr.. Cannon as speaker th,
house has accomplished a LITERAL,
phenomenal amount Of good work
ut has shown courage, good sens'
/ q nh 10 kr;<,k;o,,, o,,<,1, &bo< Il ..,<>11 4
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

The. World certainly display,
some nerve when il wakes 50
enthusiastic over the great victory
Of the people on that memorable
l5th.day Of May" and at the same
time boosts for a primary election
Law, when the facts are, the returns
for the spring election show that the
machine candidates had a majority
of over 5000 of the popular vote,
and had the vote at the caucuses
been taken by :the primary system
Mr.. Crawford and the present state
ticket would have been defeated for
the nominations. Yet we have not
jumped up and howled about Mr..
Crawford's thwarting the will of the
people.etc
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For County Treasurer.

/ hereby wish to annonce to the voters
OF Day county thae am candidate
for the republican nomination for
county treasurer for this county
Should the voters see fit to honor me
with the election to that Office, my
every effort and energy will be bent
towards giving the people clean,
honest and efficient administration Of
the AFFAIRS Of the treasurer's Office,
without fear or favor, alike to all.
Respectfully,
0. j. Sletten
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

Dave Compton and companion
have been up in Kosciusko town
ship the past week in the interest of
the "newly converted" republicans
and while there performed the usual
stunt of again promising the CON-
missionership of that district, max
ing four distinct promises by that
bunch of this one office in the town
ships of Grenville and Kosciusko.
David .also assured a party that
the stalwarts were going to take
away the commissionership from
that section and give it to Waubay.
He has told the "Eewly converted"
of his great personal strength in
that section, promised to deliver
these townships, and this is the way
he goes about t-by false promises
and falsehoods. After Sept. l1th,
he will be going around saying, like
the MAJ IN the comic supplements,
whats the use? does it payY"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

The editor of the Webster World
is fond Of propounding conundrums,
but as there is some Yankee in us,
we want to ask one in return. Win
he, his paper, and the so-called
republican league pledge them
selves to support the ticket nomi-
mated in the county convention in
case the stalwart wing is in control 2
just a plain yes or no, please.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
Republican Counts Convention.

Headouarters Republican County Cen
araf Committee Day County, :, ID, r.. a
wearne, chairman. kepDbiiSan Sou ,..,s
The republican voters OF Dan county are
hereby notified that county delegate
convention OF the republican party vii y
held OF the opera house ~ the City 81
Webster in said county. on Tuesday the
18th eav OF Scptem her, iSn, ~ " O'clock
noon. Tor the purpose 81 placing ~ nonit
nation republican candidates tor the fot
Iowiuu raenilrers of the Legislature and
county officers 81 DaN county 10 be elected
nd the regular election 10 he held u
November, 1906
Three candidates Tor REPRESENTATIVE "
the state Legislature.
one candidate for states attorney.
one candidate tor county supcrntend-
trt OF schools.
one candidate for sheriff.
One candidate tor register 81 deeds
OnQ candidate for auditor.
one candidate for treasurer.
One candidate tar clerk at courts,
One candidate for county Judge
One candidate for coroner.
One candidate tor surveyor.
-Four candidates for justices 81 fscaCe.
Four candidates for CouStahles,
one candidate for county commissioner
for the FIRST district.
one candidate Tor county commissioner
for the second district
One candidate tor county commissioners
Tor the fourth district.
One candidate for county commissioner
Cor the fifth district
And Tor such other business a. may
rroperfx come before said convention
Precinct primhfies Tor the cie-Ctioa ot
delegates 10 said county con v ,e. snall
the hours az ~ M, and p-rn-af the usual
polling places vt said precinct, The basis
al Representation shall he one delegate tor
every twenty votes OF snalor traction
thereof cass for the Hon. $. II. Elrod for
governor at the regular election held on
Nov. sth, 1904. and shall t.e as follows;
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

of political pirates without party OF
principle who propose to secure
control Of the grand old party Tor
their own selfish ends and who will
be found in 1908 lined up in sup
mort OF Bryanism.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
For County Treasurer.

4 hereby announce to the voters OF
Day county, that ! am candidate for
eounty treasurer subject TO the will OF
che republican county convention, Sap
tsmber 18th. Should have the honor
~ being your next treasurer. will
Nrnrantee good clean admipistr @:ion.
Yonu with respect.
L. L. Butler.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

William Mahaney has established an
employment agency in connection with
his restaurant where all persons in
search Of labor or laborers can leave
their names and their wants free of
charge.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

ror $ounty AIehsuHeSs
wish to announce to the voters Of
Day county. that am candidate for
the republican nomination for county
eeasnrer. Subject to the will = the
convention.
N. Noxness.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
ORGANIZATION VS.. LEAGUE.


The republican organization is a
representative body of the republl-
cans of Day county. 1t was created
by them, for them and OF them. 1t
is not a mere handful Of men, SELF
appointed, located in the City OF
Webster, but consists OF chairman
and secretary from each voting pre-
cinct in the county, and on every
question of party, policy or impor-
tant political movement, all are con-
suited so far as possible.
As en- illustration, in March before
the caucuses were held the county
chairman caused copy of the fol-
LOWING letter sent to the chairman in
each precinct in Day county
Headquarters of the Republican County
central Committee, r. y. Wearne, CHAIR
man, J. w. Arthur, Webster .
d.. March n, 1906.-Mr. Blank:-My Dear
Friend:-A careful study OF the new pr
mary election law, copy OF which mas
already been mailed you, and particularly
sections Il, 81, 81. 81 and - of the same
shows that the duties and responsibilities
of the county central committee are
largely increased, and that this body
becomes a much more important factor in
the affairs of it's party than heretofore
The county central committee, each mem
Der of which will be known as the precinc
chairman or secretary, is now a body
organized and existing by virtue of civil
statute, rather than by political custom
as heretofore. Under the new law the
committee will consist of two members In
each precinct, one of whom shall act al
secretary; and the law further provides
that the present central committee shall
meet and select a new committee, no
necessarily new members, but new com
mittee, also an additional member to &C
as secretary.
In order to carry out the provisions o
this law, a meeting of the republican
county central committee is hereby callet
to meet in the Kading lodge hall, in Webs
ter, at one ioclock y. M, on Saturday
March 81, 1905, and / earnestly urge ant
request that YOU be present at this meet
ing. We will at that time not only selec
the new committee, but will go over tin
entire proposition of the new caucus law
and how to carry the same effect.
This will be an important meeting and
hope nothing will prevent your ATTENDANCE
We shall be glad to welcome any o
your co-workers in the republican
cause, and think it would be very gOo'
idea If number of such can be presen
from each precinct.
The county auditor will at this meetin,
take up the proposition of supplies needles
i'm each polling place, and would like t
know as nearly as possible the number O
booths now on hand in each precinct.
We propose to fully cover the matter O
caucuses and conventions under the neN
law. Very sincerely yours,
E. A. Wearne,
County Chairman.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

coming from such source will DO
much to stiffen up the backbone OF
those inclined to listen to and heed
the direful tales of coming misfor-
tunes prophesied by that class OF
political heretics who can no longer
see any good in the republican
party, or in republican principles
unless all is changed to meet Their
beliefs. Whom do you prefer &c
b President Roosevelt with
his message of faith in republican
principles and republican organiza-
ton, or the political muck raker
the political raven who croaks, "le,
US have our way or all is lost"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23

The republican organization has
no pre- convention favorites among
the candidates, its motto is, fair
field and no favors.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1906-08-23
County Chairman


AS will be seen by the letter the
invitation is not confined to the
party addressed but includes others,
which clearly shows a desire on the
part of sthe chairman to have as
large an attendance at the meeting
on the memorable 31st of March,
1906" as possible.
Now could anything be more fair,
more open and straight forward,
than the above letter, does it smack
of bossism or one man ruler Do
you see the ear marks of dictator
and his little band of good fellows
holding the offices and printing
monopoly" Can that letter be con
strued to mean anything but an
invitation to republicans generally
and the precinct chairman particu-
larly to come and participate in the
meeting. Isn't that about the way
you would size it upY And what of
the meeting?
1t was called to order by Chair
man Wearne about l:30, there were
over sixty representative republi-
cans present, nearly every precinct
being represented, and in nearly
every instance where precinct was
not represented there was letter
stating why the gentleman was not
there, and expressing regret at his
inability to attend. After the read
ing of the call distribution OF thu
new caucus laws, to those who haC
not yet received them, brief state
ment of the object of the assembly
was made.
/ The meeting was organized b,
the election of Z. A. Wearne, chair.
man, and John w. Arthur, sec
rotary, then the law was taken W
and discussed section at a time
after which chairman and secre
tary were elected for each of tn,
various precincts in the county
which constitutes the present organ.
ization. After the election of the
precinct chairmen, they elected the
county chairman for which post.
! ion E. A. Wearne received unan.
imous vote.
The meeting did notadjourn until
after five o'clock. It was not held
behind closed doors, but was open
to all, to 60 and come az they
pleased. That the republicans Of
Day county are fairly satisfied with
the organization was demonstrated
at the last republican convention
when the opposition had IL DELE
gates out Of lS0. In several pre-
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-08-17

IT HAS been said by representative
Of the News that our extra edition d:
Monday morning would he anS"e:~, 70
their neNt issue, and il Was (, a,:~-
tia, The TRIBUNE would he r.~,,-'.
and served up in small pieces 'y -
DAYS Issue Of the News. We ".s. =.
say jus, here. however, tina, those "..
eXpectus to respond to their g.as; "..
b, disappointed, The can.p".-" &, .'~:
and we 90 not want 20 enter .". e
controversy wiki III, News, s., -. d"
course could have ~ go.a .es..;s =.
either paper,
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-08-17
Brin cling o. Home

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ShoT-le!ch going - I've D. !n c.ss.. Tau
marry: HIS .ttar-W-.l. :, y51
must know, papa. lrs In tn mirror.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-08-17

He censnr.- CD VIII 4ua,r-ls win
the imperfectioas Of msn--BurkA
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1906-08-17
Total rcceiptsE ~ y
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SxL~.tl. ". NESBiFT. Chairman '''''
AtS=sE: {. z. FLATS, Secretary.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Salary of Prosecuting Attorney

D. E. Bradshaw, as attorney for Prosecuting Attorney Lewis Rhoton of this district, and his deputies, has filed general de murrer in the Pulaski chancery court in tue suit recently filed against Mir. Rhoton and deputie, by J. H. Griffin of Argenta, ask, ing that the prosecuting attorney be made to file statement show ing the amount of fees collected in his office over and above the S5, 900, which is alleged to be al lowed him by law. The general demurrer denies the right of the plaintiff to sue and also sets up the fact that the court has no jurisdiction in the matter. The demurrer is very brief and will probably be argued before Chan eellor Hart upou his return to th city Saturday. Fort Smith Ne WIS Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
CnrteIxou Not n Candidate.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 21.-Postmaster General Cortelyou, who came here Thursday to see President Roosevelt on official business when reminded that he had been mentioned as pos sible candidate for governor of New York, said: You may quote me as saying that as am postmaster gen. eral of the United States engaged in efforts to improve the postal service. When l am candidate for any office I will say so." President Roosevelt had as luncheon guests Thursday Archbishop Ireland and Archbishop O'Gorman, of Sioux Falls, s. D.; Jacob A. Riis, William A. White and Horace R Knowles
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
To Be Matron of Honor

Mrs. K. M. Quigley, accor : panied by her sister, Mrs. Theo Furtig of Pittsburg, Penn :, started this afternoon for Hope. Ark, to attend th4 wedding of Miss Elizabeth Barlow of that place, and Mir. K. l.. Pritchard ot Georgia. which occurs on Octo- Der 3 Miss Barlow has visited in Mena, and by her beauty and charming manners made many warm friends of all who met her. and she has chosen Mrs. Quigley to be her matron of honor on the wedding occasion. After the wedding Mrs. Furtig, who mads many warm friends of all who met her, expects to go to her home and Mrs. Quigley will visit awhilS in Hope before returning home, Mir. Quigley, who is now in Chi cago. expects to join the party ir time for the wedding.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Fine Agricultural Exhibit.

Judge. H. T. Bradford, com missioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture of the state, is preparing to make splendid ex- hibit of the states resources at the Hot Springs state fair which opens next month. The clerks are now at work packing the specimens and these will be ship. ped to Hot Springs in time to be put into place on the opening day. The shipment will contain specimens of the products of the fields and the mines with samples of the ore, wood, coal, etc, found in Arkansas. For: Smith News Record.
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
Wild Hay Crop.

Lockesburg. W. c. Park has an old field from which he is har' vesting a big crop of wild Japan csc clover. There arc 35 acres ir the field, upon which there is not tree nor stump, the field hay ing been in cultivation for more than so years. The clover is rank over tue entire field, and is knee high and higher. Gene White who is moving and baiinp it, says that it will make 2,00t bales,
The Mena weekly star., 1906-09-27
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE.
Meeting of the Democratic Committee for
 the Fourth District Held Here Today.

In response to a call issued some time ago meeting of the Democratic Congressional Com mittee of the Fourth cougression- al district was held in this city this morning. The meeting was held in the parlor of Hotel Mena.
 The report was current 10 the effect that this meeting was call ed for tie purpose of taking some action with reference to Shaw meetings that are being held over the district in the interest ot Hon. George Titles, the Republican candidate for congress, who IS opposing Hon. Ben Cravens, the Democratic congressional noni- nee. This, however, is positively denied by members of the Demo cratic committee who are in the city today.
 It is stated by these gentlemen that their meeting here today was for the purpose of arranging for a campaign to be made by MT. Cravens in this district between this and the Novem mber election. Along this line it was decided that an active campaign upon the stump would be made by MT. Cravens during the month oi October.
 Mr. Cravens was present at the meeting and entered heartily into the plans of the colnmitte, bat the speaking dates have not been made up. The other prominent Democrats and members of the cong ressional committee present at the meeting and the counties they represent are as follows:
 Sebastian county, Mayor Henry Kuper of Fort Smith; E. F. Fly of Fly's Castle, Little River county; Thomas Rogers of Paris. Logan county; Judge Friedell oi Texarkana, Miller county; Editor J. l.. Cannon, of De Queen, Sevier county; K. c. Shaver, IT,, of this city.
 Ora wford, Scott, Howard, Pix, and Montgomery were not repre- scnted.
 The committee adjourned aboui noon today and the out of town members left tor their respective homes on the afternoon train.