South Dakota Senate Seat Beset by Allegations
In Deadwood readers are urged to study the Congressional Record of March 18, 1907, about Mr Crawford and Chief McEarry. The message warns that electing a man with the stated charge would leave an indelible stain on the state and calls for voters to obtain and read the record before casting ballots.
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Deadwood
Crawford
McEarry
McEnity
South Dakota
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Belng
Eem
Benitor
Milwaukee People
Kittredge
Milwaukes
Pierre
Milwaukee
Kiteredge
Mone
Wiltredge
Interest Bill Targets State Treasurer Cassill
The legislature debated whether the state should keep 60,000 in interest on its funds. Insurgents and stalwarts clashed over a bill to place the interest in state treasury, a reform opposed by Cassill and insurgents. The House defeated the motion 50 to 33, exposing a graft risk and prompting calls for reform as voters consider Cassill's term and a Canton candidate's pledge to return all interest.
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Bratrud
Minnehaha County
Cassill
Crawford
Reform
C. A. Rudolph
Canton
Mr. Cassill
Senate bill 153 on locomotive brass theft sparks debate
A 1903 law banning brass fittings theft from locomotives drew praise for safety and blame for politicians. The article links Senator Kittredge to its passage and notes Crawford supporters praising the measure while opponents warn of political manipulation, urging voters to consider the figures.
State Treasurer Caselli Questions Governor Crawford Debt
The text quotes a disputed interview claiming Caselli’s ledger shows a $829,000 initial deficiency when Crawford became governor. It cites January 1, 1907, warrants and cash totals, then January 1, 1908, with increased warrants and reduced cash, claiming net debt rose from $212,000 to $524,000 and challenging the accuracy of the bookkeeping at Pierre.
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Caselli
Crawford
Treasuer
Geneornal Fund
Iran
Pyerre
Taft Fight Charged With Treachery And Stalwart Fights
A South Dakota editorial charges treachery in Taft opposition and urges eight stalwart Taft supporters to Chicago. It recalls Kittredge's 1907 Taft endorsement, portrays insurgents as flip floppers, and defends Taft allies while dismissing rival claims as politicized. It also defends Kittredge from a clerical agency controversy as minor.
Two-Cent Fare Reform Debate Highlighted in Tribune Interview
Governor Crawford, in the Sioux City Tribune, says he would have vetoed any bill harming railroad interests and that passage of a two-cent fare would have been easy, but leaders deemed such legislation unwise and not in the public interest. The interview, not denied, underscores sparse support for fare reform.
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South Dakota
Ater
Crawford
Sioux City
the Tribune
Lennox Stands in Turmoil Over County Convention
Canton correspondent says Lennox may send Roosevelt Taft Cassill aligned Republicans to the county convention but Crawford supporters will be absent. Senator Kittredge remains powerful as Gamble laments in Washington dispatches, suggesting Kittredge’s distance strengthens his influence while Gamble struggles on the ground.
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Lennox
J. F B. Cooley
Canton
Sioux Falls
Ty Urer Cassill
Roosevelt
Crawford
Palla Proxs
Kittredge
Gamble
Washington
South Dakota
Gambl
Senate
Mr. Gamble
Look at Receipt and Taxes in Crawford Era Debates
The piece urges voters to examine tax receipts to understand state levies and assessments since 1901. It argues the Crawford administration left rising state debt and high taxes, detailing past levies for bonds and deficiencies, and predicting 1908 taxes will be as high as 1907. It calls readers to verify figures themselves.
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Crawford Admiration
Crawford
South Dakota
Elrod
Investigating Reform Funds Ties In Railroads and Insurance
Pierre Capital-Fournal accuses reformers of lavish spending funded by railroads and others. It claims mass pamphlets and circulars are being produced, with $3 spent per precinct. It questions who pays and hints at insurance-law favors for eastern interests, plus alleged bias in railroad property assessments and a critic’s shift from former employer ties.
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Mutual’ Life’ Insurance Company
Governor Owford Attacks Leader in Oucoma Speech
In Oucoma Governor Owford calls the editor of the Syracuse Leader a liar and is cheered by the audience for the attack. He repeats the claim but cannot prove it, leaving the crowd irritated. Taxpayers worry about 1908 taxes after a 1997 tax level comparison to 1906.
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Oucoma
Owford
Arcuse
Oman
Reform Hold-Up of Ten Percent Made
An assessment of 10 percent of a year’s salary is levied on Crawford appointees and elective officers to fund a party fight. The Insurance Commissioner Bastard’s letter to collect the campaign fund is printed. Officials travel the state on mileage and hotel allowances, while duties at the statehouse suffer. Critics call for reform and warn voters not to be fooled again.
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Crawford
South Dakota
Helow
Argus-Leader
Anilie
Crawford Campaign
Crawford People
Lk Tune
Kittreder
Crawford News Bureau
Sherwood
Merece
State House
Penp
Atwarts
Roosevelt State League fund appeal to South Dakota supporters
A 1908 letter from South Dakota Roosevelt campaign officials requests voluntary contributions from elective and appointive officers to fund campaign literature postage speakers and related expenses through the July convention. It notes a 10 percent salary contribution with options for installments and asks for a total expected amount with the initial transmittal.
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Huron
Geo
Hutchman
South Dakota
Basford
Voting Signals in Scanland Elections Stir Controversy
A scrambled report discusses how Scandinavian voters in South Dakota may influence Governor Crawford’s endorsement. It cites conflicting counts from Sioux Falls meetings and claims a mix of proxy votes and printed resolutions representing tens of thousands of Scandinavian voters, raising questions about journalism and political influence.
Scandavian League in South Dakota Linked to Resolution Controversy
A contested meeting of the State League for GCRawfore is examined as accusations claim Mr. R. O. Richards in Huron wrote the resolutions adopted on February 25, before the Sioux Falls gathering. Opposition questions whether Supt. Hans Astrud or others truly control Scandinavian votes and the so called four companions behind Crawford’s campaign.
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Ford
Repu
Clalins
Tor
South Thi
Perapher
Lode Falla
Crawford
Ehab
Richarde
Huron
Richards
Sioux Falls
Furor
Bronx Falls
Haven
Scandinavian Vater
R. O. Richards
South Dakota
Campaign of Epithets In Lakneve About Governor and Graft
A correspondent recalls a Lakneve meeting where Crawford used harsh epithets about stalwarts. The governor’s fiery defense of Gamble graft sparked his political decline. The Argus Leader dispute and verbal excess drew audience ire. The lieutenant governor coined an insulting phrase. The people lament the governor's harsh language and attempt to imitate Senator Kittredge's campaigning, hindered by perceived lack of brains and polish.
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Lakneve
Crawford
Huron
Addiion
Piice
Hell
Yellow Corporation
Kittredge
Correction on Gamble inquiry and Byrne cadetship
A corrected report notes that Senator Byrne’s son won an Annapolis cadetship without exam, bypassing state peers. The piece argues insurgent views render the primary valuable only as a facsimile and estimates Chicago delegates would cost taxpayers about $60,000 if the primary were held.
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Wisconsin
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