Crawford Land Grafting Scheme and Suborned Perjury Claims
The article accuses Crawford of land grafting and perjury, detailing testimonies of witnesses in Huron South Dakota. It cites grand jury friction, political influence, and alleged schemes to defraud the United States by filing home stead claims with Crawford guiding associates. It laments political protection and calls for accountability and broader public scrutiny.
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Huron
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United States
Beneson
Roosevelt
Secretary of the Interior
South Dakota
Senate
Crawford's Confession Recalled in Land Graft Case
The piece recalls a 1901 homestead filing by Crawford in Walworth County linked to previous graft charges and a 1997 defense publication in the Pierre Dakotian. It notes Crawford's defense and urges readers to judge his reasoning, referencing his gubernatorial campaign and related statements.
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Kent Ericson
Rosevelt-Taft State League
Coe I. Crawford
Crawford
Pierre Dakotian
Walworth County
Crawford land fraud case exposes payments to young men
The document details Henry Lampe and others paid by W Crawford in Walworth County land schemes. It describes trips to Aberdeen and Shelby, promises of $100 for deeds, and alleged attempts to influence witnesses before a grand jury. The article accuses Crawford of fraud and suborning perjury, linking him to railroad interests and political tactics.
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Harry Lampe
Floyd Valentine
Valentne
Lampe
Blount
Crawford
Coe I. Crawford
Java
Bangor
Huron
Valentine
Myelf
Coe L. Crawford
Aberdeen
Julian Blount
Mr. Crawford
Julian Blunt
Beadle
South Dakota
Henry C. Lampering
Robinson’s
Walworth County
Crewford
Thomas Thompson
Mr. J. Crawford
Selby
Thompson
Shelby
Coe J. Crawford
Sioux’ Falls
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Land Department
Peterson
Richards
Lare
Webster
Sumner
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