Public Land Frauds Involving South Dakota Governor Crawford
Washington reports reveal probable voiding of lands seized by Governor Crawford with three young men living on them. Congressman Mann cites grand jury failure to indict amid claims of political influence. Statements by Thompson and Lampe allege land filings tied to Crawford, though Crawford calls it a bluff and political maneuver. Interior Secretary Garfield notes prosecution time expired but commutation proofs could be canceled. Public interest demands closure and clarity.
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Washington
Crawford
General Land Office
Congressmo Mann
Illingis
House of Representatives
Sioux Falls
United States District Attorney
Mann
South Dakota
Thomas Thompson
Henry C. Lampe
Huron
Walworth County
Thompson
Lampe
Garfield
Department of the Interior
Dowie’s Posthumous Sermon Foresaw Faction Demise
The text describes John Alexander Dowie’s funeral sermon predicting vengeance on those who expelled him from Zion and seized his property. It says his posthumous message claimed he would return in another form to pursue his enemies until they vanished, noting Voliva’s dire illness as potential fulfillment.
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John Alexandria Dowie
Dowie
Zion
Jhe
Voliva
Zion City
San Francisco Boss Abe Rueff Faces Life Jail If Convicted
The San Francisco boss Abe Rueff could spend the rest of his natural life in prison if convicted on all indictments against him. Authorities allege racketeering and related offenses tied to his control over organized crime activities in the city.
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San Francisco
Abe Rueff
Relentless boss faced legal stand as district aims to end his reign
A San Francisco figure described as a relentless boss faces intensified court scrutiny as authorities pursue removal. The narrative highlights Ruelfs alleged influence over safety and realty matters and the court’s strenuous efforts to grant due process while pursuing accountability.
Attor ney Jerome Seeks Insanity Commission in Thaw Case
Jerome admits Thaw is insane and will pursue appointment of an insanity commission to try Thaw on that charge. If the commission is granted, the case ends. if denied, the trial resumes where it left off.
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Jerome
Thaw
Casey
Secretary delays third term decision amid Woose velt talks
The article notes Secretary Yatt smiles at the presidential issue and may wait for public sentiment on Woose velt’s third term before acting. It reports the president appears set on the idea while the public remains doubtful, leaving room for a possible decline of the nomination next year.
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Yatt
Woosevelt
Wakonda inventor markets corn busker for farmers
A Wakonda man claims to have perfected a corn busker that husks about 300 bushels per day at roughly $300 to the farmer. He says the device will save much of the crop in the corn states and has been tested in fields with satisfactory results by competent judges.
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Wakonda
Ipswich License Fight Sees Heroic 26 Mile Vote Run
In Ipswich a tight town election on license ended 84 to 83 after an anti license student from Vermillion walked 26 miles from Aberdeen to vote just before polls closed. He reached home fifteen minutes before closing and swung the result, making him the day’s hero.
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Ipswich
Young
State University
Vermillion
Aberdeen
Supervisors call on Examiner to curb reform criticisms
The San Francisco Examiner is urged by twelve county supervisors to refrain from criticizing individuals alleged to be crooked as San Francisco seeks to rebuild. The editor asserts eleven of the twelve supervisors face penitentiary chances for graft in the coast city project, contrasting their past court exposure with their bid to appear honest during reconstruction.
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San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco
Senator Kittredge sails for Panama with Taft party
Saturday Senator Kittredge embarked on the Maayflower with Secretary Taft and other members of the party and sailed for Panama to view the canal. He heads the canal commission and South Dakota’s name will be linked with the project for years. His Panama trip strengthens his position for possible re election to his current seat.
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Kittredge
Taft
Panama
Wittredge
Canal Commission
South Dakota
Idat
Iit
Railroads and Advertisers Linked to Published Notices
An investigation reveals publishers were often allied with advertising agencies to secure railroads contracts. The practice may pressure direct agency deals, reducing free notices and delaying standard notices in the future.
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Marty
South Dakota Rail Rates Cut 10 Percent by Commission
Brookings Tress notes the South Dakota railroad commission ordered a 10 percent cut in all freight rates to the state. Railroads accepted the cut and implemented it without protest. Insurgents charged the commission is railroad-controlled and failed to push a passenger rate cut to 25 cents per mile, leaving timing to the commission. The freight reduction benefits farmers more than a passenger rate drop, which the Crawford faction did not achieve.
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State Railroad Commission
Brookings Tress
South Dakota Railroad Commission
Crawford
Seed corn discussion boosts Davison county yields
The debate over seed corn in the state has yielded tangible results. Farmers now test seed before planting, using science to predict performance and ensure better harvests. Davison county stands to gain significantly from improved seed choice and care.
Governor Crawford Denies Land Fraud Ties in Walworth County
In a statement from Iluron Governor Crawford flatly denies attempts to defraud the government through land entries in Walworth county. He describes filing a homestead in 1901, abandoning it, advising young men to drop claims, and testifies he never authorized payment for deeds or any direct transfer of land.
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Iluron
Crawford
Walworth County
Overnor
Blount
Crawford & Taylor
Huron
Mr. Blount
Lampe
Valentine
Special Advent
Whispered Pistol Relics From Lincoln Assassination
War Department notes ongoing inquiries about pistols claimed to be used by Lincoln’s killer. Many weapons bear the assassin’s name on the handle and circulate via relic auctions. The Lincoln pistol remains in the Judge Advocate General’s files with other relics, a public placard controversy left unresolved.
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War Department
Lincoln
Washington
Richhemond
Nar
Judge Advocate General
Lieberts
National Museum
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