The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-07-08
Republican State Ticket.

Republican State Ticket.
After a contest that was heated and
long drawn out, the like. of which had
never been witnessed in Minnesota poll
tics, the Republican convention conclud-
ed it's work in st. Paul at an early hour
this morning, having placed in nomina-
ton a state ticket that is in every way
worthy of the support of not only par
ty men, but of those who generally cast
their ballots "for the best men," re-
CARELESS of party affiliations. The great
fight was over the office of governor,
and R. G. Dunn is the nominee. Mr..
Dunn was given the nomination by &C.
clamation, after test vote had been
taken by the delegates on the question
of unseating the Collins delegation from
Hennepin county. This vote developed
the fact that Mr.. Dunn's friends were
in the majority, and to have continued
the contest further would have resulted
in no benefit to Mr.. Collins. The Free
Press was strongly opposed to the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Dunn for the position of
chief executive of Minnesota, having
expressed it's reasons in language that
could not have been misunderstood, but
as the state convention of that great
party whose principles have always been
upheld and advocated by this paper has
seen fit to make him the standard
bearer, we submit gracefully to
the ruling of the majority, at
the same time hoping that Mr..
Dunn will come up to the expecta-
tions of those who so strenuously work
ed for his nomination.
AS for the balance of the ticket, The
Free Press had no choice of candidates
excepting in the case of w. E. Young OF
this city who is nominated for railroad
and warehouse commissioner. The Free
Press is more than pleased over the sue
cessful termination of Mr.. Young's con-
test for this position; and the people OF
Mankato and Blue Earth county will join
with this paper in extending their con-
CALCULATIONS to Mr.. Young on the oc-
casion of his nomination for so import
ant an office. In the selection of Mr.
Young for place on the state ticket the
second district, has been we'll recognized
This will be pleasing to the Republicans
of that section which has always rolled
up such a large majority for the nation
al, state and congressional tickets in
past years. Mr.. Young is in every way
fitted for the position of railroad and
warehouse commissioner, and that he
will be elected there is no doubt.
Ray w. Jones for ieutenent COVER
nor; Peter Hanson, for secretary of
state; julius Block, for treasurer, were
renominated. These gentlemen are so
well known to the voters of the state
that an introduction at this time would
be considered entirely unnecessary.
These men have weight with the rank
and file of the party, and they will be
of material assistance in the election of
the head Of the ticket.
Two justices of the supreme court are
given endorsements in the shape of re-
nominations. These are Calvin L. Brown
and Charles E. Lewis. The honors are
worthily bestowed. Both are bright and
capable men, and their retention on the
supreme bench is assured for the reason
that they have proved themselves to be
eminently qualified for the judicial posi-
tions. Judge c. B. Elliott of Minneapolis
and Judge E. A. Jaggard of st. Paul
are the two new nominees. Both have
been on the bench in their respective
counties, and they are regarded as law
yers of ability, who will add greatly to
the strength of the supreme court.
The convention made wise choice in
its candidate for attorney general. E. T.
Young of Appleton is lawyer of reeog-
nized ability, and he is one of the very
best men that could have been selected
for position of such an important
character. 1t would have been unwise
had the Republican convention selected for
this place lawyer of lesser ability than
that possessed by Mr.. Young. Years of
as an attorney have well fit
ted him for the arduous and exacting du-
ties of attorney general. Besides, Mr..
Young is popular gentleman with all
classes of people.
Ira Mills is renominated for railroad
and warehouse commissioner. He has
made an acceptable official and his con-
tinuance in office will be pleasing to the
people.
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