The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-16
THIS TICKET SHOULD De ELECT
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Ed.
Although the normal Republican
majority Of Guthrie is more than two
hundred, the fact does not discourage
lGuthrie Democrats-at least those
who are engaged in business in the
city and who are vitality Interested In
the welfare and development Of the
town. The Democrats OF this town
work upon the theory that respectable
Republicans are interested IN seeing
an honest and oredltable admlnistra-
tion Of civic affairs
They esteem political supremacy Of
less importance than commercial
worth and in years past have always
striven to present men for places Of
municipal trust who we're recommend
ed by energy and business thrift On
the other hand local Republicans
have thought more Of the permanency
OF a machine, and the rewarding Of
political services. than the towns vel
fare These machine methods have
long been dlstasteful TO business Re
publioans and loud have been the cries
for general change for the selec-
tion Of men noted for personal worth
and general fitness rather than their
fidelity TO a town political organiza-
tion
Although, working in the minority.
the Democrats of Guthrie have n<
despaired, and this spring. still cling
ing 10 the belief that honest men and
honest meteods should obtain In city
administrations they have again
nominated ticket composed OF men
who are capable, energetic and loyal
to local enterprises. At the probate
court room last night Democratic
city convention was held. 1t was the
largest and most enthusiastic ever
held in Guthrie Al this convention a
ticket was named which. it is believed,
will be highly acceptable as against
the machine candidates nominated by
the Republican convention.
The head OF the ticket, r. L. Bin
coe, is a big. Drained, whole-souled,
business man. He courts municipal
prosperity and frowns on quarrels.
yet he is a tenacious fighter In defend
ing the city's interests Blincoe would
make model mayor Guthrie has for
years felt the need OF an attorney who
could give wise counsel in addition TO
the prosecution of the miserable
wretches who are brought before the
police court. II was because Of this
public necessity that Joseph Wisby
consented to allow the use OF his name
as candidate for city attorney. He
is one OF the ablest attorneys, has
practice that will enable him to live
without squeezing the last penny from
every poor devil Of a violator OF the
city ordinances. The city has spent
hundreds OF dollars for counsel during
past years just because the city
council has not had any confidence in
the city attorneys decisions.
Frank Olsmith, the nominee for po-
lice Judge is an exemplary man. He
is leyel-headee strong and regnant
Having served in the city court one
term, he knows what is required
Frank Hlndman as marshal would
make a careful painstaking Official
while chas. witter for school treas
urer NJ Collar. for city treasurer and
W. d. Williamson for street commits
sloner, are excellent nominations.
They are all business men Of known
worth
! Little need be said respecting the
candidacy OF AL s. Dewitt. He is
honest energetic, capable and worthy.
What other recommendation is neces.
sary for the discharge of the duties OF
this office?
] In all the wards exceptionally strong
candidates have betn named for
council and sckool board members.
All are business men, ehinently quail
ihed and should receive the support of
every tax payer, regardless OF party
Affiliations.
The matter Of an honest, business
administration OF city affairs is now
up TO the business men OF Guthrie
What viii they do? Answer April ..