The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1904-07-23
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POLITICIANS

The Duluth Democrats are trying to
get the state Democratic convention to
meet In Duluth. The argument being
used is that the Hearst, or rather Bry-
an followers, have not been appeased.
They believe that if the convention is
held here that it will have a quieting
effect upon public sentiment. Well, let
the convention come. II. it can influ-
ence the principles of men that is their
business. Those who are willing to
remain loyal to principle cannot be
swayed by convention enthusiasm or
Parker hot air.
At this writing it looks as If the only
two candidates for sheriff will be John
Armstead and VIM. j. Bates. Every
effort to bring out new candidates has
failed. It also looks as if organized
labor will lay down and make no fight
on Mr.. Armstead. It is reasoned this
way: Mr.. Armstead made a fight
against organized labor in an honest
and fearless manner. Mr.. Bates has
been patron Of his boycotted laundry
ever since the strike was declared. It
is another case of "heads win, tails
you lose.'' Possibly after the primaries
a new candidate will appear who can
be supported by organized labor with
perfect consistency.
Judge Middlecoff, who Is the best
Judge Of probate this county has ever
had, will have no opposition for re-
election. Everybody is satisfied with
his administration Of the office, and
ca fIo~ to- r. civ
him another term.
L. H. Whipple has again filed for
county treasurer for the steenth time.
He will be opposed by W. A. Holgate,
and it will be a merry Sight between
the two. Mr.. Holgate will be backed
by an element in his party who will see
that he secures the nomination against
our friend the genial tin.e-server.
Register of Deeds Palmer is a candi-
date to succeed himself. It is rather
too early to say that he will have no
opposition, but he is not entitled to any,
for his administration of the office
is matter Of favorable comment In
every portion Of the county.
The candidates in the Third county
commissioner district are J. w. Cum
mings, Republican, and Ole Berg, DEM
ocrat. It Is needless to say that there
will be warm fight in this district,
especially when. running against such
campaigner as Ole Berg.
John Norton and John McClintock
are the candidates for county attorney.
Mr.. McCltntock has served two terms
and John Norton, while performing val
has never held political office. He
now feels that he is entitled to some
thing. The party will in ali probable
ity makes it's wishes known at the pri-
mary election. :?
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There are several candidates for the
state 1egisla ture bu e. no man should be
chosen unless he ffalvort passing iegis--:
lation giving the city the right. to: is
sue bonds for the purpose Of building
or acquiring public utilities. Let ev-
cry Republican and Democrat in the
county remember this and cast his vote
accordingly. -:
There will be only one candidate for
Clerk of the Court, and that will be
that old war horse, ]. p Johnson. He
is entitled to another term and every
one should unite in giving it to him.
Odin Halden can't be beat for county
auditor. This is foregone conclu-
sion ANY OppOsitl0n tn him will ha fill
tile. This, too, should be borne in mind
We do not hear much talk about su-
perlntendent of schools now, but there
is one thing the dominant party should
not overlook, and that is good, thor
ough and capable man. We need sue.
person as superintendent Of schools