Crawford's Bad Break in Brookings Lands Broad Critique
Sioux Falls discussion cites Crawford and Philo Hall accusing government inspectors of instigating land fraud charges against Crawford before a federal grand jury. Critics say the allegation serves the Roosevelt administration, with little evidence beyond rumors. D A News notes no indictment against Crawford, while praising the regular army's San Francisco actions.
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Sioux Falls
Crawford
Hy Ayers
John Q. Anderson
Argus Leader
de- Smet News
Doe I. Crawford
Congress
Department of Justice
Washington
United States Court
Coe I. Crawford
Roosevelt
Insurgent Bid in Black Hills Seeks Congress Nomination
A Deadwood figure Col Parker aligns with the president on national issues and rail rates. The dispatch questions his platform versus Congressman Martin, noting Martin’s strong stance on the rate issue and national affairs. Hills insurgents face a tougher path for east side nominations.
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Black Hills
Republican Party
Col
W. H. Parker
Deadwood
Parker
Hills
Martin
Department of Justice
Congress
Hyer
7 Hills
Mr. Martin
Democratic papers split over looming state ticket nominating plans
The piece laments lack of clarity in Democratic strategy for nominating a state ticket as caucuses approach and state conventions loom. It notes Democratic editors defend Crawford and Hall while opposing insurgent Republicans, questioning Democrats own unity and aims if a ticket forms.
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Coe I. Crawford
Philo Hall
Gore
Crawford
Hall
Public Opinion sale confusion and regional aid cited
Dispatch from Watertown reports a Nebraska newspaper owner arrived to take charge but Public Opinion later says the sale announcement was a mistake and a sale did not finalize. Cory and Ransom insist Watertown remains a prime location. Widespread aid from eastern and western readers floods San Francisco with meals and medical staff while Chicago nurses await assignments.
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Watertown
Nebraska
Public-Opnion
Cory & Ransom
San Francisco
Chicago
Senator LaFollette Delivers Long Rail Rate Speech
Senator LaFollette occupied thirty nine pages in the Congressional Record to express his views on the railroad rate question, including interruptions from other senators, which were numerous.
Joining the Hunt. Man sues for divorce over wife pocketing items
A humorous quip from Woman's Home Companion imagines a divorce suit after a wife takes items from her husband’s pockets. The man asks what to do if awakened at night and found in his pockets, and the wife retorts with a pragmatic reply.
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John
Reason For Gratitude Exchange With Cranker
A short exchange notes Cranker refuses to associate, prompting a sentiment of kindness toward the “old crab.” The dialogue hints at social friction and mutual regard despite strained relations in a local setting.
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Cranker
Republican Convention Call for Davison County 1906
The Davison county republican convention meets May 22 1906 at 11 a.m. at the county courthouse in Mitchell to elect 31 delegates for the Sioux Falls state convention and handle other business. Primary caucuses run May 15 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m with delegate allocation by votes for Governor Elrod.
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Davison County
Mitchell
South Dakota
Sioux Walls
S. C
County Central Committee
Hon
H. Elrod
Perry Township
Badger Township
Blendon
Mt. Vernon Union
Baker Township
Rome
Lisbon Beulah
Prosper Tobin
Mitchell Mitchell
Republican Convention Call for South Dakota 1906
The South Dakota Republican State Committee calls a delegate convention in Sioux Falls on June 5, 1906 at noon to nominate a U.S. senator and candidates for congress and state offices to be filled in November. Nominations include senator, two congressmen, and state officials such as governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer state auditor superintendent of public instruction commissioner of school and public lands attorney general and railroad commissioner.
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South Dakota
Republican State Committee of
Sioux Falls
United States
Congress
Superintendent of Public Instruction
An Arabian Legend of the Serpent’s Fall
The devil begged animals to carry him to Eden. The serpent, once the most beautiful beast, bore Satan on its back. When consequences appeared, Michael punished the serpent by cutting off its legs, leaving it to travel flat on the ground.
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Garden of Eden
Michael
Lincoln Wit and Ridicule as Weapons in Court
Frederick Trevor Hill recalls in Century how Abraham Lincoln used wit to unsettle witnesses. A Bloomington counterfeit case showcased Lincoln turning the witness J Parker Green into a running joke. The humorous cross examination discredited the witness and aided the defendant, highlighting Lincoln's skill and audience impact.
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Lincoln
Bloomington
Stevenson
J. Parker Green
John
John P. Green
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Lincoln
Green
Frederick Trevor Hill
Century
Cabinet Officer Confirms Imminent Retirement Rumor
The Washington correspondent asks the cabinet officer by phone about a circulating retirement rumor. The official replies that he is indeed about to retire, adding that he was just about to retire when contacted and wishes the caller good night.
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Washington Correspondent
Chicago Tribune
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