The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1902-11-07
Result in Stark.

u ne results OF tne electlOn III otdTH
county are far from satisfactory to the
Democracy, and yet, all things consid-
cred, II is not different than might be
expected. From Democratic stand
point the situation was decidedly mix.
ed. The labor question entered into the
contest and 1t became evident as soon
as Mr., Foley and Mr.. Duffy were both
in tho field that there was no hope of
defeating Kennedy. The result was in
this contest there was no hope of pos
sible- success TO stimulate the workers
for either of the losing candidates.
Not only did the labor movement
enter into the congressional fight, but
II also cut figure in the contest for
county commissioner, and in this in
stance 1t was against the Democracy.
The conduct of the county affairs un-
der the regime OF the Republican board
created a great deal of dissatisfaction
among taxpayers, and the Democrats
felt that when they presented a candi.
date of the character and ability OF
Jesse Teeters of Alliance, he would
have considerable following of con-
servatlvc Republicans. And he had.
He received large number of Re-
publican votes in every township in
the county, not excepting Canton, but
on the other hand, Burnheimer, the
Republican nominee got the endorse
ment of the labor organizations which
made his election certain.
The Republicans had a campaign
fdud that was sufficient to carry on
an aggressive. active campaign. The
Democracy was almost without money
and what work was done for the suc-
cess of the ticket was done from party
loyalty. The lack of hope led to hun
dreds Of Democrats both in the cities
and country districts to remain at
home
The returns show that Kennedy had
a vote in the aggregate larger than
both Foley and Duffy. Had either run
alone it is hard to tell just what the
result would have been, but it is not
likely that either could have polled |
the full strength of the other. With
but one opponent, 1t is apparent, how
ever, that Kennedy's majority would
have been very small.
There is bare possibility that
Judge T. T. McCarty may have been
elected circuit Judge. He received
large number of Democratic votes in
Canton and other PARTS of the county |
While the district is normally Demo-
cratic, it is figured that if the gains
made by that party are in the counties
composing the circuit he may Le
elected.
H. B. Sibila, the Democratic nom-
inee, made good run at Massillon
carrying the city, but he had as oppo-
nent one of the most popular and well
known officials in the county, and !
the result was that Judge Aungst, the |
D, resent incumbent, received a large
Democratic vote all o; county
and may lead the ticket.
Prosecuting Attorney Day made
large gains in the county, especially
in Massillon where he resides. He
practically had no opposition, Mr..
Charles Krichbaum. the Democratic |
nominee going upon the ticket at the
solicitation OF friends simply to fill
out the ballot. He made no effort 10
secure votes, but in Canton was voted
for by number OF Republicans.
The contests for infirmary director
and coroner were uneyentful. The
candidates ran about with the head Of |
the ticket, with some little variation
In different precincts where there were
local Influences.
In the main. the Republicans had a
clear field without amy opposition and
the result was not surprising or un-
expected.