How He Wobbled Both Ways In Gage Of Crawford
The article details Governor Crawford's shifting stance on the Grose Earnings law while a territorial council member in 1889. It recounts council votes, amendments, and political maneuvering with railroad interests, noting Crawford’s wavering alignment and eventual positions amid heated debates and adjournments.
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Argus-Leader
Crawford
Grose
Territorial Council
United States
Walsh
North Dakota
Council Journal
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Well Journal
Giewpely
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Wortham Pacific
Major Dollard
Wndea
Crave
Bismarck
Glagpell
Epie
Nothma
Glaspoli
Erickson Ihem
McDonald
Hes
Jackson
Lord
Faneion
Tobate
Yar McDonald
Erickson
Connell
Tanda
Crawford and Kittredge in 1900s political clash over railroads and taxes
A critical Chronicle overview accuses Crawford of shifting blame to Kittredge for past railroad valuation issues and tax policies while noting Crawford’s own role in fixing valuations and debt reduction. The piece cites votes, debates, and alleged double standards spanning 1905 to 1907 in state governance.
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Crawford
Kittredge
Taylor
Stolen Road Bill Rumor Shapes 1880 Legislature
An anonymous circular from Crawford's supporters claims a road bill and a senate race in 1880 were compromised by theft during a Minnehaha County led session. The letter alleges conspirators stole debates and altered votes to favor certain interests, prompting protests and calls for accountability.
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Crawford
Hurrages
Minnehaha
Senator Nelson Endorses Kittredge in South Dakota Campaign
Letter from Senator Nelson, dated April 2, 1908, lauds Senator Kittredge as energetic and industrious. He notes Kittredge supported major measures, aided railway rate relief, and cooperated on public questions. Nelson praises Kittredge’s judgment, reliability, and standing in the Senate, calling him a capable representative for a growing state.
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John Relerson
Scandinavian Republican League
Davison County
Nelson
Senator Kittredge
Washington
Peterson
Kittredge
South Dakota
Tay
Mitchell Republican
Bie
Poole
Washington, D. C
John Reierson
Mitchell
S. D
Rony
Sage
Sezate
Senate
Judiciary
No Principle at Stake in South Dakota Senate Fight
The piece portrays Insurgent Dillon of Yankton declaring no issue in the Crawford versus Kittredge senatorial contest, asserting the battle centers on who reaches the Senate. It notes Crawford allies’ discomfort at Dillon’s blunt honesty and alleges extensive railroad influence shaping Crawford’s career, with ties to corporate policy and state lobbying.
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Kittredge
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Choveine
Choos
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Railroad
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Senator Kittredge Great-Worker in the Senate
A profile extols United States Senator Kittredge of South Dakota as a highly effective legislator who remains vigilant in sessions, defends reform, mentors young staff, and upholds integrity. It notes his leadership on key committees, lifelong Republican loyalty, and personal dedication to public service over wealth.
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Hector Fuller
Washington Herald
United States Senate
Kittredge
South Dakota
Senate
O. H. Platt
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Finance
Washington
New Hampshire
Dakota
Republican National Committee
Mark Hanna
William McKinley
Mark Hanna Tait
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Senator Kyle
Kyle
Gov. Hersied
Redge
Self
Sousary
Grees Cessary
Boston Institute of Technology
George ‘Washington University
Senator Kittredge
al Brigade
Kittredgs
Annapolis
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Clen
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Kitt
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Tredeo Bao
Mt '3
Minute Nelson
Minnesota
Kit
Maine
Sorescanee & Seuog
Chelsea Peerle
Fanea
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