The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-06-17
MINNESOTA POLITICS
Three cornered Contest. Possible in the
Fourth Congressional DlstrIct-Pros.
poets for Trouble In the Second-St.
Louis County Aspirants for State
Office.

Office.
q. G. Rogers, the veteran clerk Of
courts of Ramsey county, is said to be
seriously contemplating a run for con-
sress next summer. His entry would
make three-cornered fight, in which
congressman Stevens ought to be able to
Instance both Horton and Rogers, The
latter has had the congressional bee for
some time, and has been determined to
succeed Stevens. He does not take kind
~ to Horizons candidacy, fearing that if
Horton should win he would get firmer
nolo on the place than Stevens has now.
therefore, it is conjectured, he would
rather see Stevens win if he cannot get
it himself, and by entering next wear he
would be In line next time, should the
opening be propitious. -
Second district republicans are CONT
ing on. a reopening of the McCleary fight
next summer. Herbert J. Miller went into
the primaries last year with little hope
OF winning out, but with the intention of
settlng start, organizing the McClearv
opposition, and laying out the school
master in 1906. His friends therefore ex.
pect him to enter the race next summer.
IL ne does not, it is certain that some one
else Will, and there may be a three-cor-
hereo contest. Senator George w. Somer-
vile has always had congressional amb1-
tons, and as he has indicated that he will
not return to the senate, it is thought
llkely that he may run for congress- g.
1. smith of Lakefeld, county attorney Of
jackson county, is also said to be willing
TO run II ne gets sufficient encourage
ment. Rumor has connected a Blue Earth
county man with desire to lead the Me-
C1eary opposition. The ants realize that
large held will be to McCleary's advan-
tage, and they will figure carefully on a
candidate to receive united support.
1t is foregone conclusion that St
Louis county will ask for some place on
the state ticket next year. After the big
vote IL gave Dunn, as well as the whole
ticket it will insist on recognition, It
IS considered likely that Odin Halden will
be IN the field, either for auditor or treas
urer, and Duluth may offer candidate
Tor clerk of the supreme court. However,
the range towns are Jealous of Duluth.
| and they are reported to be getting to-
gether to support P E. Bowling of Eve
leth, member of the last house, for lieu
quite willing. He is travelling about the
state on business, and is already laying
some wires, it is claimed
There may be a pretty contest for the
state senate in Otter Tail next year. DR..
A. 3. Cole is expected to ask for re- cleo
ton, and Elmer e. Adams is likely to con-
test with him for the nomination. It is
reported that another house member, II,
+. Hille Of Fergus Falls, has senatorial
ambitions. and according to the way he
ran last year he would make formidable
candidate.
Senator w. A. Smith Of Window, hay
| Ing moved from the district to take a rail-
road position, there is an open field in
the fourteenth district. Jackson county
will demand the senatorship this time
and %. T. Smith Of Lakefeld, already
mentioned as a congressional possibility
is considered a probable candidate. D. L.
| Riley, a member of the 1901 house, also
from Lakefield may come out. He made
hard fight for the nomination in 1902.
| Charles B. Cheney.