Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-05-14
CANDIDATES C FOR
MEMBER OF LEGISLATURE

TO the Republicans of Hyde. sully aud
Hughes counties:
will be a candidate for nomination
as the Republican candidate for senator
from this district at the Primary elec.
tion to be held June 9th, 1903.
thoroug hly believe in the principles
of the Republican party as represented
by President Roosevelt in the nation
and by Governor Crawford in South
Dakota. Under such leadership the
Repu blcan party will move forward
triumphantly in harmony with the
spirit Of the times and in close touch
with the masses of the people.
The last Legislature under Progress
sive Republican control made good"
in the passage Of many important laws
for the public good among which were
the following:
The Primary election law, under
which the individual voter may ex-
press his choice Of candidates for office,
Abolishing the use of railroad passes
and telegraph and telephone franks in
the state.
Authorizing the railroad commits
sioners to employ experts to ascertain
the true value of all railroad property
in the state.
An anti-lobby law under which leg
islative lobbying is regulated and cor
poration representatives must register
with the Secretary of State before ap-
pearing before Legislative Committees.
Authorizing the railroad commits
sioners to fix the maximum passenger
fare at two and one half cents per
mile.
Requiring railroads to make through
joint rates.
Prohibiting corporations from con-
tributing to campaign funds.
A reciprocal demurrage law requiring
railroad companies to furnish cars
promptly and equallzing penalties and
charges.
A fellow servant law.
Laws providing for double damages
for stock killed by trains or property
destroyed by fires set by engines where
railway companies delay in settling
claims.
A comprehensive law for the assess
ment of railroads and other public SER
vice corporations.
The people of South Dakota owe to
Governor Crawford debt Of gratitude
for his leadership in the progressive
movement for political regeneration
which led to the passage Of such laws.
His firm convictions of right an truth !;
his courage and splendid ability COM
bined with his sympathy for and loyalty
to the common people especially fit him
for place in the United States Senate
where men of such qualities are needed
to replace the millionaire and the re-
presentatives of the great corporations.
Therefore, l favor his election as
United States Senator.
favor such further legislation along
the lines mapped out by the last legis-
Iature as will more fully protect the
common rights Of our citizens.
favor arevision of our laws relating
to assessment and taxation TO the
end that a more equitable system OF
taxation maybe established.
l favor comprehensive public de-
pository law for the control of public
funds.
If elected | shall make effort, as the
senator from the district of the State
capital, for such further legislation as
may be necessary for the finishing,
furnishing and equipment of tie new
capitol building and grounds which
should be in all respects first class and
commensurate with the growth and
dignity of the state and of Pierre the
coming city of South Dakota.
Respectfully,
Pierre, So. Oak. A. w EWERT.
May 4th, 1908.
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