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

tGOt6Q Johnson TO nedQ LQelr ClCkSL. he Is
very popular with the democrats as we'll
as with the republicans. There are con-
dtions this year which lead to the belief
that Mr.. Johnson will be the next gov
ernor of Minnesota.
Hawley Herald (rep.) MIR. johnson is a
clean man and occupies a peculiar position
in state politics at this time. He is a
democrat and yet he has been sent to tha
state legislature by republican district
and now he is in the race for governor
and will receive the support Of thousands
Of republicans. We predict that he will
carry Clay county together with Roose-
welt,
Marshall News Messenger (rep.) John
A. Johnson, the democratic nominee by
accamation for governor, is not only the
strongest man in the party, but no demo-
crat in the state has as many warm
friends among the republicans, and no
member Of the editorial fraternity Is as
popular and thoroly beloved as he.
Red Lake Falls Courier (dem mo
democrat can fail to be proud Of John A.
Johnson, their nominee for governor. His
personal and political record is clean and
no flaws can be found that can reflect
upon his ability or integrity. He is Min
nesotan born, an able editor, a convincing
orator, and friend and foe alike must ac
knowledge that he is lovable and adj
m1rable man.
Preston Republican (rep 1.-The demo-
cratic state ticket nominated last Tues
day is a strong one. John A. Johnson,
the nominee for governor, is well and ia
vorably known thruout the state and he
will undoubtedly poll a heavy vote.
Buffalo Journal (rep.)-There is no
probability of any Of the democratic
ticket except Johnson being elected, but
he has some show. His reputation is good
and he Is able campaigner, being q
ready speaker.
Midway News (rep.)--St. Paul and Min
neapolis people have simply fallen in love
with John A. Johnson The more they
know of him the better they will like him
He is as clean as the new capitol
Lamberton Star (rep.)-In nominating
John A. Johnson for governor, the demo-
Gratis put up their strongest man in the
state for that office. He is one of the
most popular members of the State Edi-
torial association, and fine fellow, but as
he is on the wrong side of the political
fence, he is doomed to defeat.
Duluth Herald (ind.)-To head the
ticket, John A. Johnson of st. Peter was
the unanimous choice Of the delegates,
and In this selection the convention Ger
tainly made wise choice. Mr.. Johnson
is a Minnesota born, an able editor, and
has served several terms in the state
senate, where he was the acknowledged
bright and able man and to know him is
to admire, if not to love, him.
Morris Tribune (rep.)-The democrat is
or, rather, Johnson and Winston, are go.
ing to make strong fight and there will
certainly be plenty of things doing" be-
fore the campaign is much older.
Campbell NeWs-John A. Johnson Of st
Peter and Fendall G. Winston Of Minno
apolis were nominated Tuesday as gov
ernor and lieutenant governor candidates
TD@+I,
and the party feels that the republicans
have a hard fight on their hands to viii
out in November.
Moorhead Citizen (dem )--No better O
wiser thing was ever done by the demo
Gratis of this state than when they nomi
mated John A. Johnson of st. Peter 70
governor. He Is q man with q good, cleal
record, well-known and popular all owe
this commonwealth, and has the honor o
being the first man to be- nominated TO
governor who was born and reared il
the state.
Redwood Reveille (rep.)-Jchn A. John
sons mighty fine fellow, but he's max
ing the mistake Of his life.
Gaylord Hub (rep.)-John A. Johnso
heads the ticket for governor and F. c
Winston was chosen as his running ma t.
The ticket is the strongest that part
could put up and the fight will be one c
mo small proportions.
Watervile Advance (rep. 1.-The demo
cratic state convention. nominated John
johnson Of st. Peter for governor. W
are sorry to see SO good a man sacrificed
Carver Journal (rep.)-We had tn
pleasure Of meeting John A. johnson
democratic candidate for governor at tn
West hotel, Minneapolis, last Tuesda,
We are favorably impressed with the ger
tleman and believe that Mr.. Johnso
would make an ideal governor.
Red Wing News (dem.)-Johnson mao
fine impression before and during tt
convention. He has engaging franz
ness, direct and simple manner. Fl
and gains confidence in half doze
words. He may have the distinction
being the first native Of Minnesota
fill the governors chair.
Fairmont News (rep. )--Nothing can
said against their candidate for goverro
John A. Johnson of st. Peter, except TIL
he is democrat and ought to kno
better.
Perha1n Enterprise em.)-Headed I
John A. johnson. a native Of Minnesot
and one Of the brightest and brainie
young men In the northwest, the ticket
composed Of honest, reliable men wi
are we'll qualified to fill the offices f
which they have been nominp tad.
Window Reporter (rep.)-For Johnson
sake it is good to See him nominated
the democra cy-for the honor the nomin
ton will bestow. He Is a man worthy
the nomination Of any party. On the 9th
hand, We would rather some other m,
be nominated, because ID will be ha
work to oppose him.
Dawson Sentinel (rep.)-Johnson al
Winston are the democratic nominee
Good men.
Glenwood Gopher (rep)-About t
worst that can be said of Brother Johns
Is that he is a democrat, but tina
enough to defeat him this year. Tru
to tell. he's too good a man to be sd
rifioed.
Cannon Falls Beacon (rep.)-Mr. job
son is a bright and capable man, a cree
to his party and to his associates on t
ticket. He Is popular among the new
paper men and his brethren Of the crs
will no doubt give him fair treatme1
Mr.. Johnson is good talker with his f
share Of w.t. and those who hear him "
be charmed by his personality, If /
convinced by his argument.
Glencoe Enterprise ldem. John
Johnson of st. Peter, the democra
nominee for governor, is a man of hi
ability, and is certain to give the sts
an efficient and honorable administrati
If elected. He Is the first candidate =
governor who was born in this state, a
is man the voters of Minnesota, regal
less Of party, can support, feeling assul
that the best interests of the state Y
be safe In his hands. Mr. Johnson !
not sought the nomination-the office
sought him.
Mankato Free Press trep.)-Republics