Roosevelt Taft Ticket List in Mitchell Supplement
A political ticket listing candidates for national and state offices in South Dakota. Alfred B. Kittredge for U S Senator. Charles H. Burke Eben W. Martin for Congress. J L Browne for Governor. John F Schrader for Lt Governor. Joseph J Waltner for Secretary of State. Ira F Bldwitt for Attorney General. O B Warner for State Auditor. George G Johnson for State Treasurer. Mathias D Bide for School and Public Lands. Milton M Ramer for Superintendent. Hans O Wickrr for Railroad Commissioner. Hans M Finnerud for National Committeeman.
Secret Compact Debate Fueled by Crawford Claims
The piece discusses criticisms of Mr. Crawford over a so called secret compact and cites a letter alleging a patronage deal among Republicans including Kittredge Gamble Elliott Ringsrud and Crawford. It traces past political maneuvers regarding land offices at Huron and Beadle county and questions Crawford’s motives and truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittredge
Gamble
Congress
Elliott
State Central Committee
Ringsrud
Register
United States Land Office
Huron
C. A. Blake
Essington
Billiott
Ringerud
Eysey
Crawford
Watertown
Tax debate over Crawford and railroads in Dakota
A Sioux Falls press critique of Mr. Crawford over his stance on the 1883 gross earnings tax law amid railroad lobbying. It recalls historical votes, legislative battles, and a protest of tax exemptions affecting millions of acres, urging Crawford to explain his switch to “the voice of the people.”
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Crawford
Roosevelt-Taft State League
Sioux Falls
Northern Pacific Railroad
Dakota
van Osdel
Metcrd
Badirecht
Islature
Bismarck
Dail
Bulla
Railre
Mr. Crawford
Delaward
Rhodd Island
South Dakota
Pees Peak
Bratrud bill on state funds sparked graft clash in 1908
Sioux Falls lawmaker C C Bratrud fought to stop interest graft in the 1908 legislature. The measure to depository state funds was killed 52 to 30 despite Bratrud’s claims it would save 15000 to 20000 annually. Bratrud wrote J E Holter of Canton detailing the fight, committee inaction, Cassill opposition, and potential savings.
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eBay
Wettler
Irrian
Department, of Commerce and Labor
Kebrua
Perry Arch
Pera Roper
Pelee
Aes
Ropar
Roosevelt
Jones ‘ Eecuirin
Rene Feweral
Soublic Utility Corp
Secrece
Panksgt
Kieee
C. C. Bratrud
House, of Representatives
Minnehaha
Kittredge
Crawford
Cassill
Bratrud
Brtrud
J. E. Holter
Canton
Holter
S. D
Sioux Falls
Ss. D
Hsg
Cas
Cc. C. Bratrud
Kittredge Record Attacks Rush on Railroads in SD History
A Crawford critique cites Senator Kittredge as controlling South Dakota 1905 legislature for railroad interests. It lists bills blocked by railroad committees and notes Kennedy as Kittredge’s political manager, arguing entrenched lobbying shaped state policy and limited public input.
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Crawford Machine
Senator Kittredge
Crawford Machine Bureau
BE. G. Kennedy
Kittredge
Senate Committee On Railroads
Senate
Senate Journal
Committee On Railroads
Kennedy
Pierre
Joseph Hebal
Deuel
BH. D. Wheelock
Codington
W. E. Ege
Telephone
R. E Dowdell
Col. Parker
Washington
Wilbur S. Glass
Watertown
Gov. Crawford
Board of Railroad Commissioners
South Dakota
Committee On Railie
Indictment Condensed on Crawford Rail interests and votes
A portrait of Doe I Crawford detailing pledges broken after nomination at Harrold in 1888. It traces votes to exempt Northern Pacific land from taxation, oppose anti trust bills, and favor railroad valuations, plus later roles and memorials affecting state affairs.
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Doe
Crawfon
Territorial Council
Uarrold
Northern Pacific
Crawford
Council Journal
Northern Pacific Land Grant
South Dakota Senate
Kittredge
Senate Journal
Territorial
Bismarck
Railroad Company
Council
Senate Board of Assessment
Northwestern Railroad
South Dakota
Congress
United States
House
Senate
Committee of
Coe S. Crawford
Republican Party
Senator Kittredge
Doe I. Crawford
Dakota
Abe van Osdell
Dakotas
Harrold
Senator Kittredge Records Face Scrutiny in Convoluted Confusion
In a disjointed passage the text hints at Senator Kittredge's record being challenged or assailed, with references to opponents and a political contest in South Dakota. It mentions figures like Gamble and Crawford and suggests scrutiny of past votes or actions in Washington. The garbled OCR obscures clear facts.
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Kittredge
Leas
South Dakota
Benator
Kittreaees
Kit
Washington
Gam Gamble
Crawford Element
SA Iaet Seay
Taft Support and Taft Roosevelt Policy Alignment Highlighted
The piece argues that Kittredge backs Taft and Roosevelt policies, contrasting him with Crawford. Opponents tie Kittredge to Crawford’s pro corporate bills and railroad valuation tactics. The text questions campaign attacks linking Kittredge to past administrations and calls for accountability.
Insurgent Effort Targets Mr. Kittredge in Court Row
An insurgent organ seeks to spark prejudice against Mr. Kittredge as a lawyer opposing Crawford appears for a client. A state officer who also once represented the same client at the same time backs Crawford, highlighting notable inconsistencies in public positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittredge
Crawford
Crawford’s vote and the rail tax echo in press circles
The piece claims Mr. Crawford backed a near four million dollar railroad tax in 1889 as listening to the people, but argues his prism favored by a newspaper outlet. It suggests the influence of his kin over his stance and the media’s portrayal.
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Crawford
Brother Craword
When Two Candidates Face Off for One Office
A crowded race for a single position leaves voters choosing between two contenders. Analysts note both bring distinct platforms and experience, while observers warn of a tight contest that could hinge on turnout and campaign dynamics.
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Alfred
B. Kittredge Minnehaha County
Chas. H. Burke
Hughes County
Eben W. Martin
Lawrence County
J. L. Browne
Brown County
John F. Schrader
Pennington County
Joseph J. Waltner
Turner County
Ira F. Bldwitt
Moody County
O. BE. Warner
Hamlin County
George G. Johnson
Lincoln County
Mathias D. Bide
Miner County
Milton M. Ramer
Davison County
Hans O. Wickrr
Day County
Hans M. Finnerud
Godington County
Kittredge’s
Imprint
Gampie
Watertown Daily Pubic Opinion
John A. Pickler
Pickler
Indian Affairs
Scopenar Oon Bailey
Creward
Interior Department
Bailey
Érre
Major Pickler
Major Picker
Insurgent
Northwestern
Cvere
Committee On State Affairs
Committee On Judiciary
Fat
Committee On Banking
Capitol Commission
Committee On Capitol
Taft
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