The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-11-03

1900 Both are so far below the proper stand
ard regards fitness for this office that the
Voters league will not waste space to DISCUSS
their qualifications. .s ..-ss-
Second Ward-Vote for satterlee. IL
W. B. satterlee, Rep.-Junior member Sails
bury & Satterlee, bedding manufacturers. Re-
sides at ga Fourth street SE. Born In Wiscon-
sin forty three years ago. Lived in the city and
ward for ExH saad far ntw
council service.
Harrison Pratt Dem.-Retired capitalist. Re-
sides at 1O11 Fourteenth avenue Sc. About 65
years of age. Lived in ward and city twenty
five years. Democratic candidate for alderman
in 1900. Good reputation for honesty and rella-
bity.
Third Ward-Vote for Rosing.
O. G. Roslng, Dem.-Junior member Kenyon
Rosing company, jobbers of Agricultural nipple,
ments Resides at 21O9 James avenue N. Lived
In city and ward fifteen years. Born in Sweden
of Swedish German parentage, forty eight years
ago. Personal and business reputation arst-class
High grade material for alderman. Genuinely
interested in clean city government. and thor
oily qualified to give it. He should prove very
useful man. both to his ward and the city. The
interests Of both will be safe in his hands. His
election will notably raise the standard of third
ward council representation.
Claus Mumm, Rep.-Wagon manufactures. Re-
sides at 419 Twentieth avenue N. Born In Ger
many hfty-three years ago. Lived in city and
ward thirty years. His record during his four
years in the council has been disappointing.
Lacks the capacity essential for satisfactory
vice public official Too fond of politics
and patronage game, and loses sight of the pub
lie welfare in his zeal to play 1t, Has used
the patronage of his position to build up dan
gerous. political machine in his ward. For the
interests of the ward and the city, as well as
the party itself, the third ward voters should
smash it this year. Council associations unre1-
able. Voted against the Clark amendment to
the Rand liquor ordinance and before that to
postpone action. A clear bid for the saloon vote.
Has never made any satisfactory explanation Of
the facts connected with his indictment by the
grand jury Oct. 49, 1908 for accepting bride
money for favorable action in the vacation Of q
downtown alley.
Fourth Ward-Vote for Starkweath
Perry starkweather, Rep.-vice president and
general manager Minneapolis Knitting Works.
Resides at 81 Highland avenue. Born in Michi-
gan ffty-nne years ago. Lived in ward and
city twelve years. Active In Grand Army work
and former department commander Good bust
ness and personal record Well qualified for
council service
Thomas w. Donaher, Dem.-Freight conductor.
Minneapolis & st. Louis railway. Resides at 24s
Lyndale avenue N. Born in Illinois thirty-six
year ago. Lived in city eighteen years. in wadr
light years. Good record for industry and atten.
ton to his duties. Lacks business experience.
Fifth Ward-Vote for Holmes.
Charles B. Holmes, Rep.-Lewyer. Resides at
aSed 1 n ct IN 1no
served four years in coGsJu. Has excellent abl
tiles ABrt. active and gives close attention
as being too Jealous in behalf Of interests OF
the Republic Creosote Paving company while
chairman Of the paving committee.
W. J. Rohr Dem.-Foreman Minneapolis Type
Getting company. Resides at 61S East Twenty
fourth street. Bornin New York thirty-six years
ago. Lived in city and ward for eleven years
Some experience publisher of country news
papers. Very capable printer. Eccentric and O.
unstable character. Not the right max eup fo
public service.
Sixth Ward-No Recommendation.
Nels j. Nelson, Rep-Bookkeeper Napa Vale
Wine company. Resides at 1913 Fourth stree
S. Born in Sweden thirty-fve years ago. Live
in city and ward thirty years. Has capacit!
enough to be Of some value to the city, and ha
done the right thing in various issues tnvolvin
important city interests. Too much unde
Rands influence for his and the city's wei
fare. Official ideas and associations not good.
r. J.. Cheney, Dem.-Member firm of r. Nc
MILAN & Co., building contractors Resides n
141S Seventh street s. Born in Minneapoli
forty lone years ago. Lived in ward ten years
Active and alert in business. Independent an
aggressive. Personal associations bad. Unite
in this regard for a position Of public resp0u
sibility. .'
Seventh Ward-Vote for Engwan.
Louis Engwall, Observation-Disclosures Mime
apols Sidewalk & Paving company. Resides q
2549 Eleventh avenue s. Born in Sweden thirty
nine years ago. Lived in city twelve years an
in ward eight years. Excellent reputation fc
honesty and industry. Good business standing