The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-04

Of the stalwart republicans all over the
state today believe that the best thing
that can happen to the. republican party
is to receive so overwhelming defeat
that never again will it dare to place In
nomination candidate thru the influence !
Of corporations, aided by democrats, and
by the Acknowledgement Of the largest re-
publican county in the state.
Elbow Lake Herald Crep.)-John A. |
Johnson, who was nominated for governor |
by the democrats, is the strongest man
that could have been chosen He is an
able, aggressive and clean-cut fellow, and
altogether too good and too poor man
to be selected for the sure defeat that
awaits him. The republican nominee. Mr..
Dunn. will be elected by $4,000 majority.
ST. Cloud Times (dem. John A. john
son comes before the people a free and
untrammeled candidate. He is possessed
Of fine abilities, is cultured gentleman
and yet one Of the most approachable of
men. Personally he would peculiarly
adorn the high office, and grace the new
capitol, which is soon to be occupied by
state officials.
Duluth News Tribune (rep.)-John A.
Johnson is one of the best known editors
in the state. He Is a fluent and agreeable
talker. He has all the elements of pop
ularity, has wide acquaintance and
capacity. for mixing most happily placed
in politician. He has a pleasant address
and is good to see True, his democracy
was far from being orthodox during his
senatorial career, and he has always
rather prided himself upon the individual
| ity and independence of his views and
positions upon matters Of state policy.
| Browns Valley Tribune (rep.)-The
| worst that can be said about John A.
Johnson of st. Peter is that he is a good
| newspaperman, a good orator and all
| round bright fellow.
Glenwood Herald (rep.)-It will be a
genuine pleasure to large number or
republicans to be given chance to cast.
their vote for Mr. Johnson at the COM
ing election.
Austin Transcript (rep.)-The nominal
ton of John A. Johnson of st. Peter by
| the democratic, state convention will be
| a popular and strong selection. All the
newspaper boys know that he Is farthest
! removed from being foul-mouthed, pas
sionate and uncouth man. He is a splen-
did orator, a courteous gentleman and
has excellent ability.
Redwood Gazette (rep.)-John A. john
son of the st. Peter Herald is to be the
democratic nominee for governor. If we
were going to have democrat for the job
we would name Mr. Johnson as our pre-
ference, but this year We are going to
elect Bob Dunn.
st. Peter Tribune (rep.) John A. John
son, editor Of the Herald in this city, was
nominated for governor by the democratic
state convention at Minneapolis yesterday.
F. G. Winston of Minneapolis was nomi
natea by reclamation for lieutenant gov
ernor by acclan.a ton. They are a strong
team.
Rochester Post and Record (rep.)-Johr
A. Johnson of st. Peter and Fendall G
Winston Of Minneapolis constitute the
democratic gubernatorial team that will
. saak a1aotior this fall Thav tvUf
gentlemen whose characters are above re
proach. Unfortunately for them they rep
resent principles. that are not acceptable
q to the vast majority Of the people Of thu
, state, and defeat will be their portion
The democrats are to be praised, however
= for selecting men Of such worth as thei
candidates.
Winona Independent (dem. )-Perfec
p harmony reigns in the ranks Of the Min
n nesota democratic party. 1t is united il
r support Of John A. Johnson. More thai
2 that, he is reaching outside and maxim.
= friends with every clean man In the state
n His nomination was a victory for al
citizens who love good government.
New Ulm Review (rep.)-The nomina
| ton Of John A. Johnson of st. Peter fo
the office of governor on the demOcrati
n ticket places one Of natures own noble
, men IN position to secure the h1ghes
, honor the people Of the state can confe
', on one of their citizens.
+ Faribault Republican (rep.)-Mr. John
son Is editor Of the st. Peter Herald an
- has much to recommend him. He Is
\. gentleman with clean political record
e He has excellent ability and is a pleasan
l. and ready speaker. In his legislative ca
o reer he occupied a liberal position an
n, voted with the republicans on some
le the issues in which his party was arraye
y. against them. His strength in the canva
l. consists In the fact that he Is better tina
N his party and is likely to win votes on hi
personal qualifications and independent
10 Of action.
10 Glenwood Press (rep.)-It is q, stron
r. combination and the republican campaig
~ managers will have the hardest kind
N a fight on their hands to defeat them. M
n Johnson Is editor Of the st. Peter Heralt
TO one Of the cleanest and best weekly pa
pers in Minnesota, a man Of high cha1
% acter who has the reputation Of trying I
n, do the right as he sees 1t, and We sha
at indeed be surprised If anything but GOO
w will be said Of him personally during tt
campaign. Mr.. Winston Is also a gentle
~ man of unsullied reputation.
a, Evansville Enterprise (Rep.)-John l
st Johnson, the democratic nominee, is IL
IS most popular democrat you ever saw,
no his own community, and he Is liable
VI give Dunn chase for his life.
>. Willmar Journal Rep.)-John A. Johl