How He Wobbled Both Ways To The Argus Leader
A detailed review of Governor Crawford’s record on the Gross-Earnings law while in the territorial council in 1889 shows wavering positions. The narrative traces votes, amendments, and shifts on Council Bill No. 140, highlighting Crawford's changing stances under railroad pressure and district requests, ending with his final vote influenced by constituent input.
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Argus-Leader
Crawford
Territorial Council
United States
Council
Walsh
North Dakota
Council Journal
Erickson
Union
Committee On Railroads
Hughes
Northern Pacific
Pointdexter
Mr. Hughes
Fered
Wford
Mr. Erickson
McDonald
Dolthen
Major Dollard
le Council Journal P
Lay & Equitable Amendment
Poindexter
Journal
Per
Bismarck
Glaspell
Eegees
Council, Journal
Harrold
Evein
Crawford Kittredge Rivalry Over Policies and Debt Record
The piece details a long running political feud between Crawford and Kittredge. It cites disputes over railroad valuations and anti trust stances, a history of debt reduction and taxes, and contrasting claims about responsibility for policy outcomes and legislative actions. The narrative names Gamble Holman Wagner and other figures as part of the power struggle.
Crawford Pushes Direct Senate Election and Opposition
In the 1890 legislative session Mr. Crawford moved adoption of a committee report urging Congress to elect U S senators by direct vote. The motion amounted to indefinite postponement of the bill. Crawford claimed a consistent opposition to Kittredge’s stance on popular vote.
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Crawford
Congress
United States
Senate Journal
Kittredge
Senator Gamble Charged Amid Committee Turmoil
The report claims Senator Gamble faced charges before a legislative committee with accusations of corruption. Mr. Crawford supported the so called white washing, while Kittredge is accused of seeking to shield grafters.
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Gamble
Ete
Crawford
Kittredge
Crawford Charged by Land Department in Land Fraud Case
The land department charged Mr. Crawford with attempt to defraud after a state investigation. An official report states Crawford was involved in efforts to mislead. The 1907 farm land assessments rose sharply under his state board, surpassing prior year valuations by over twenty years or five million more than railroad properties. Crawford denounces Kittredge over farm taxes and railroad valuations.
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Crawford
Kittredge
Taylor
Acone
Land Department
Roosevelt
Creeford
Mr. Crawford
State Board of Assessment
Et Crawford
Who Stole That Bill In State Political Circus
An anonymous circular implicates Mr. Stredge as a former Minnehaha County senator who allegedly helped steal a railroad bill in 1890. It hints Crawford opposed certain bills in the territorial council the prior year and notes lobbying by the railroad interests. The piece suggests the bill became law in a notable legislative session.
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Crawford
Kittredge
Stredge
Minnehaha
Territorial Council
Volek Dasinak
Craw
Stalled Huron convention delegates challenge insurgent gains
Two hundred twenty two delegates rally at the Huron convention to overturn perceived insults from insurgent delegates and their supporters as they defend their time honored status and influence against disruptive actions.
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Aberden
D. L. Crawford
Endorses Kittredge in a neighboring state
The Mitchell Republican prints a letter from a U S senator praising Kittredge. He backs his support for administration measures including the railway rate bill and affirms Kittredge’s diligence on the Judiciary Committee. The letter cites Kittredge’s reliability, industry, and liberal stance toward rights of the people.
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Mitchell Republican
Elson
Washington, D. C
Republi League
Ublican
Vison County
Mitchell
D. D
Kittredge
Taft
Senate
No principle at stake in South Dakota senatorial fight
The piece portrays Dillon of Yankton asserting there was no issue beyond Crawford versus Kittredge for the senate. It argues Crawford’s record as railroad loyalist and lobbyist fueled opposition, accusing him of corporate bias and political ambition shaping two failed U.S. Senate bids.
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Pri
Wagner
Hanson County
Crawford
Ee Kittredge
Dillon
Yankton
Kittredge
Senate
South Dakota
State Board of Assessment
United States Senate
Senator Kyle
Worthiny
Pridge
Senator Kittredge Great Worker and Trusted Leader
Portrait of Senator Norris Kittredge of South Dakota as a diligent, reliable lawmaker respected for attendance, integrity, and willingness to help colleagues. He is praised for formulating beneficial legislation, independence from corporate influence, and mentoring young professionals while maintaining a plain, principled approach to public service.
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Judge Aikens
A. B. Kitredge
John Holman
Knute Nelson
Great
Minnesotan
A. B. Kittredge
Washington
Kit
Hector Fuller
Washington Herald
O. H. Platt
Connecticut
Judiciary Committee
Finance
Appropriations
Egies
Nelson
Cheshire County
N. H
Keene
Yale College
G. W. Veary
Supreme Bench of
Vermont
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Yale Law School
Sioux Falls
Dakota
Rep
Mark Hanna
Ainley
Arlington Hotel
Hanna
Ee Ees
Kyle
Boston Institute of Technology
George Wi University
Washin
Thaes
Thare
Senator Kittredge
Naval Academy
Navoo Ie
Annapolis
Vilage
Ian
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