Crawford's land grafting scheme cited with perjury charge
The article outlines Crawford's alleged involvement in land fraud and subornation of perjury tied to public land claims in South Dakota. It cites testimony, grand jury concerns, and a 1906 report linking political influence to failed indictments, urging scrutiny of Crawford's gubernatorial bid.
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United States
Roosevelt Administration
Jury of the Interior
South Dakota
Crawford Confession and land graft allegations surface
The report outlines a plea of guilty by Regent Ericson in a Roosevelt Taft State League case against Good, and Crawford’s admission of a similar land graft charge tied to his governor campaign. It cites a Pierre Dakotian article later withdrawn, mentioning a Walworth County 1801 land claim near a broadly held area and an attempted settlement.
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Mr. Crawford
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Crawford
Ericson
Roosevelt-Taft State League
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Walworth
Crawford's Land Fraud Case Reaches Government Probe
The document outlines alleged misconduct by Crawford in homestead entries near Huron and Walworth County. It cites expenses paid for trips to land, payments to young men, and signed relinquishments while asserting Crawford acted as a respected lawyer and state official. A 1906 land department report notes possible perjury and campaign targeting reform while detailing witnesses and affidavits.
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Mount
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Crawford
Cole Crawford
Baroror
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Julian Alount
Mr. Crawford
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Selby
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Court House
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Kelby
Huron
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Atora
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Land Department
Washington
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Walworth
Blount
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Crawford Blunt
South Dakota
Coe I. Crawford
Pons Ana
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Thompson
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