Perfidy Revealed in Crawford Vote and Rail Road Favor
The document accuses Coe L. Crawford of breaking a pledge to repeal the gross earnings tax and voting with railroads in 1889, aided by Pierre’s board of trade. It cites official records from Bismarck and the 1888 Harrold convention, claiming Crawford later became a railroad attorney and patronage ally, undermining public funds and promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Crawford
Biumarck
Coe
Crawford
Territorial Council
Bierre
Territorial
Pettigrew
Farmers Alliance
Harrold
Railronde Wen
Bismarck
Territorial Senate
Board of Trade of
Pierre
Pierre Board of Trade
Senate
Wbertine
Bristol Letter Controversy Hits State Politics
A fragment describes Republicans seeking the Bristol letter seen as a political blow to Senator Kittredge. It alleges a scheme to secure a $40 000 payout from a property contract and urges a lump sum payoff to influence the deal. The content cites W C Bristol associated clients and a proposed conflict of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Kittedien
Hetetus
Law
Jeter
Kittredge
Judiciary
Tke Britted
Joan
Crawford Saper
KT. C. Stevens
Wee Ray Land & Investment Ce
J. E B. Page
PB. Hoberg
W. C. Bristol
Amundsen Vessel Prize Debate Sparks National Interest
A heated discussion in Congress centers on purchasing the Gjoa voyage vessel from Cap tain Amundsen to display in Washington as a symbol of American perseverance. Senator Kittredge is expected to file a bill, with Norwegians in the US favoring permanent retention of the ship in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caplin Amundsen
North America
Geo i Mare Tuna Navy Yard
United States
Congress
Amundsen
Panama Canal
Washington
Hardihood
Kittredae
Senate
Mine Nebaba County Delegation Heads to State Convention
The article notes Mine Nebaba County selects thirty six stalwarts for the state convention and mentions Superintendent Astrud pledged to back Crawford but failed to test the plan. It warns Minnehahy County may again stray from expected paths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minenebaba County
Astrud
Crawford
Minnehahy County
Stalwarts in Control at County Convention Battle
A fragmented report details stalwarts aiming to control the April convention at Muren with 80 votes while insurgents need 200. Counts show stalwarts leading in some counties, insurgents trailing, and talks of county divisions affecting the outcome amid broader political maneuvering and finance debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muren
Howe
Warronts
Avink
Elise
Sherater
South Takou
Tut
Crawford
Primary Reform Struggles In Statewide Ruling Debated
The account describes a clash between reformers and stalwarts over a state wide primary law. County committees split, some tried to violate terms, others refused to convene late, and debates arose over honoring the law while parties faced costly elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPhersom County
Stanley Ounty Bee
Bully County
Great
Paul
Aurore
Central Committee
Minoe
Stalwarte
Minnehina
Tod
Whulwart
Tivergent
Kittredge Buttons Rally Support in South Dakota Race
The article notes widespread use of Kittredge buttons in Sioux Falls, with orders of 16 000 and 10 000 buttons to promote Senator Kittredge. It emphasizes strong party enthusiasm, urging supporters to work for every vote in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soux Falls
Bloux Falls
Sig Mon
Serutur Kittredav
Kittredge
Crawford Land Graft Claims Spark Political Fight
Historic accusations center on J Crawford of Southalove land fraud in Walworth county. Witnesses allege he paid young men $100 to file on land for the Crawford Cattle Company and provided housing to stay near the claim with aims to block rivals and sway outcomes. The Roosevelt administration is cited by critics as pursuing land favoritism charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Fg Cattle Company
Crawford Campaign Bureau
Lami
Walworth County
Crawford Cattle
Catte Company
Kemewee
Chicama
Cow J. Crawford
Bouthalovle
Lurene
Walkworth Cvvaty
Ming
Crawford Cattle Company
Roosevelt
Land Department
South Dakota
Walworth
Department
Ibelt
Roomwit
Himeelf
Davit
Julian W. Blount
Mpr
Pierre
Wetn Huelans
Thomir J. Thompson
Sec
Huron
Meterdey
Wim
Verriage of Justice
Chet McEntry
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How Doel. Crawford
N. P. Deal
Northern Pacific
Dann
State Land Department
Tix
Dano
Dana
Pat
Congressman Burke
Ponder
Stalwarts
Talt
Kittredge Buttons
Argus
Sioux Falls
Coe 1
Wastin
Beb
Jury
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