The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-09-07
FIRST DISTRICT
Republican.

w. H. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at go Z III
street Sc. Born in Minneapolis forty
eight years ago. Educated at Minneap polls
public schools and the state university. A
lumber manufacturer for twenty-five
years up to one year ago. OF good char
acter, associations and capacity.
Samuel .. HamIlton-Resides at 401
Second avenue Sc. Born in New Bruins
wick sixty-three years ago. Has lived in
the city for thirtythree years, and been
engaged in the lumber business, with
headquarters in recent years at Grand
Rapids, MINI. Good business record, and
has a reputation for integrity.
John p. Hoy-Resides at 1912 Fifth
street Sc. About As years Of age. Lived
in Minneapolis twenty-seven years. Pro-
prietor Hoys Detective Bureau. A mem
Der of the city detective force, for four
teen years. Did not enjoy the confidence
Of his superiors, and held in disrepute by
his associates on the detective staff. Res
ignation demanded by Mayor Gray for the
good Of the SERVICE" Has much native
shrewdness, and puts up a good front
His character, training and past :associa-
lions totally unfit him for public service.
anity to the taxpaying community and a
disgrace to- his party and district.
Burke F. O'Brien-Resides at All Eighth
street Sc. Born in Maine in 1S47. A
resident Of Minneapolis for forty years
Served one year and nine months in the
war of the rebellion as g. member o.
Company K, Tenth Minnesota. Timer By
trade. Carried papers between Mime
| apolis and ST. Paul for the Pioneer Pres:
for about twenty-four years. For thu
past two summers has had charge of tn.
picnic pavilion at Minnehaha. No othe
business. Alderman of the second ware
1894 1898. His record there distinctly bad
Trained with the -"gangsters' all thru hi
term. Politics and patronage his strong
suits. A soft mark for friends ewith5Sper
sonal interests to serve. Appointed t
police force by Mayor Ames. While at
tached to the municipal court detail h
was convicted of contempt of court fo
attempting to give warning Of the servic
, of a warrant authorizing a raid on a gam
, bling house Wholly unfit for any posi-
T ton of public responsibility.
Thomas A. Burns-Resides at Il
Adams street NE. Born in Ireland forty
four years ago. Has lived in the. city fe
eighteen years. Runs livery barn {
COL Adams street NE. Has little educe
ton. Political associations not goo
Limited qualifications for the position.
Democratic---Vote for Young.
3 Howell w. Youne-Resides at 11o7 I'm
| FeiSlty avenue SE bOTn III maine lOrL,
= seven years ago. Lived in Minneapol
:. for forty three years. Lawyer. Educate
q in the public schools, state university al
4 Dartmouth college. Never been active
l. politics. Has had good legal and busine
g experience. Has excellent abilities and
h of unquestioned integrity. Well qualii'
c for the position. Would make a superi
: county official. BY far the best man,
the democratic nomination. - -,
d Ambrose l.. Lennon-Lives at 221 1Se
l. ond street NE. Been in Minneapolis f
II twenty five years. About so years of sae
u Travelling agent Served one term
~ county commissioner 1s84-1ss8. Did n
y have the confidence of his associates. H
re record there was not creditable or
and it should not encourage his frien
y to push him for another term.
n e. E. sTownsend-Lives at 242o Pier
" street NE. Born in Canada about fort
y five years ago. Has lived sixteen yea
e in Minneapolis. In the express and tear
le Ing business at Second street N. H
r considerable energy and push and h
q been fairly successful in business. Who
l. without educational qualifications &c
" eral intelligence very limited. Has vi
lent temper. Loud and abusive in la
l. guage. Enjoys the respect of but few
IS his business associates. Absolutely u
'e fitted for the duties of the position.