Senator Crawford Promises Roosevelt aligned Platform
The candidate pledges support for Roosevelt policies including early Panama Canal completion, Mississippi River improvement, free lumber coal and iron, and federal control of interstate rail and currency. He calls for anti lobby laws, bank depositor protections, postal savings banks, and currency elasticity.
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United States
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Mississippi River
Missouri
Roses and applause mark Senate race in Huron meeting
In a heated state campaign between factions, supporters shower Senator Kittredge with roses at meetings. Critics accuse prearranged cheers, water-glass applause, and grandstanding by office holders tied to the Kittredge spoils regime.
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Kittredge
Huron
Mitchell
Railroading the Gubernatorial Race and the Crawford Faction
An in-depth critique of the Kittredge faction and railroad influence in the 1904 governor race. It claims Crawford resigned from the C N W after seeking candidacy, contrasts him with A B Kittredge, and details alleged deals involving E W Martin, A C Johnson, and the Northwestern road to influence Black Hills delegates and the convention vote.
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Kittredge
Crawford
A. B. Kittredge
Kitt- Fredge
Ananias
A. C. Johnson
Winona
South Dakota
Alfred II
Northwestern
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha
Black Hills
Northwestern Company
Dakota Politics
Johnson
E. W. Martin
Omaha
Seon
Martin
Political clout and rapid city resistance reshape Dakota rails
The piece details Elrod's nomination by the North Western road and a reform battle in the Black Hills. It recounts A C Johnson guiding Northwestern officials to force Buell from Congress via a coercive ultimatum. It lauds Johnson for prudent counsel and Kittredge's continued influence amid railroad politics.
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Johnson
Rapid City
Mr. Buell
Black Hills
Buell
Congress
A. C. Johnson
Northwestern Company
Milwaukee
Kittredge
Haven Advocate Described as Yellow Paper Yet True Blue
A reader recalls The Haven Advocate printed on deep yellow stock yet delivering accurate and morally candid reporting with clear political independence.
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Haven Advocate
Vote for Kittredge Stirs Debate on Law and Earned Pay
A political notice claims a Kittredge vote opposes a fel low servant law. It notes Crawford earns 3000 dollars yearly and Kittredge earns 7500 dollars plus perquisites in Washington. Both claims reference talks given on prior or upcoming dates.
Senator Kittredge on Reed Smoot and tax dispute
A Huron audience heard Senator Kittredge discuss Reed Smoot and a decade of railroad tax withholding. He framed Crawford supporters as favored by a $12,000 yearly tax retention, challenging the apparent expertise of rivals in handling the issue.
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Kittredge
Reed Smoot
Crawford
Kittredge Legislature Push Aims To Repeal Primary Law
A Kittredge legislature moves to repeal the existing primary election law. Lawmakers argue the change would alter how candidates are selected and influence upcoming political contests.
Senator Kittredge Speech Disputed By Local Paper
The Huron report claims a crowded hall and strong reception for Senator Kittredge, but the account is contradicted by attendees noting missing seats and a speech seen as vacuous and evasive. Critics accuse him of slurs toward Governor Crawford and failing to address campaign issues, while timing amid a bill’s progress adds to the controversy.
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Huron
Kittredgesque
Crawford
Kittredge
Washington
Gover
Gamble
Eal
Eece
Specimen stalwart mendacity and political double standards
The piece accuses stalwart figures of fraud charges against Crawford, noting two failed grand juries and a pattern of vilification. It questions whether these leaders believed him guilty or sought political gain, citing support for Gamble and Kittredge, and alleging self serving motives regardless of truth.
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Crawford
Senator Gamble
Senator
Frau
Gamble
Kittredge
Evif
Prise
State seals and signatures finalize historic document
The text records official attestation with the Great Seal of South Dakota dated the 18th day, setting the seal by the secretary of state and a state assistant.
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South Dakota
Ee Ge A. P
State US
of State
Stalwarts Launch Campaign Argument We Cannot Offset
The stalwarts offer a campaign argument they admit to not offsetting. They complain Vessey and Crawford are too good and moral in life and habits. They resolve to bear it with Christian resignation and fortitude, unable to fling taunts back at their candidates.
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Vessey
Crawford
The Spoilers Feature Adverts for Back Issues
A brief note promotes The Spoilers on the last page calling it a dandy, the best yet, with offer to obtain back numbers.
Kittredge and W C T U in Sioux Falls debate
A Sioux Falls controversy reports Senator Kittredge sought a bouquet for his Panama and Bristol vote apology, which the W C T U declined. The piece cites Moses Kaufmann denying ties to a brewery, and recalls prior editorials and a 1903 mileage graft debate in Congress involving Burke Martin Mann.
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Panama
Bristol
Kittredge
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Sioux Falls
Moses Kaufmann
Kittreidge
Senator Kittredge
Crawford
Burke
Martin
Mann
Illinois
Congress
South Dakota
Congressional Record
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Argus-Leader
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