The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-03
SENATOR MeCUMBER
IS R[NOMINATED
Caucus Decision IS Unanimous.
Dakota Legislatures
Organizing
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BISMARCK N. D., Jan. 2.-P. j. Nc
Cumber was tonight unanimously cho-
sen as the nominee of the Republicans
for reelection as United States senator
Mr.. McCumber was placed in nonli-
nation by Senator Movius, of Rich
land county, and the nomination was
seconded by Buttz, Of Ransom county.
His was the only name presented and
he received the solid vote Of the eau
Gus. Senators Crane, of Griggs county,
and Mcdonald, of Emmons county, both
Republicans, were absent.
Senator McCumber was escorted to
the hall, where the caucus was held
and made an address, pledging his best
efforts for the state and expressing his
gratitude for the choice of the caucus.
A formal ballot will be taken by the
legislature on Jan. IS.
The house organization was per-
fected today in caucus, with Piercy; Of
Saugstad, of Grand Forks, for chief
clerk. Both houses will meet for or
ganization tomorrow.
Getting Organized at Pierre
Special to The Globe
PIERRE, S. d., Jan. 2.-While Dun
ham is still in the lead for chief clerk
of the house the Black Hills members
have been reinforced and In caucus
decided to push the claims of Carr.
Miles, of Redfie1d, the third candidate,
is also persistent. The railroad COM
mission will hold meeting here to-
morrow for the purpose of reorganiza-
ton and selection of a secretary. The
petition for a primary system was pre-
sented to the secretary of state. today,
but not filed on account of it being a
holiday. 1t will be formally attended
to tomorrow.
Caucuses of both houses are called
for tomorrow to complete the selection
of employees.
The only appointment in the gift of
the governor -elect definitely decided on
is that Public Examiner Frank Bram-
bic will be retained, with G. A. Foun-
tain as deputy
Gov. La Toilette in Again
MADISON, Wis.,. Jam Robert M.
La Toilette was inaugurated governor
for third term today and the follow
ing state officers for a second term:
Lieutenant governor, j. O. Davidson;
secretary of state, Walter l.. Houser;
attorney general, L. M. Sturdeyant;
treasurer, John ]. Kernpf; Insurance
commissioner, Zeno NJ. Host.
The inauguration took place in the
assembly chamber of the capitol, Chief
Justice Cassoday administering the
oaths of Office. The Inauguration was
preceded by a military parade. Gov
La Toilette was escorted by his OPP
ponent in the late campaign, ex-Gov
George w. Peck. Elk Cows. Hoard
and Taylor were also present. No in
augural address was given. Instead
Gov. La Toilette will send message
to the legislature next week. Recep-
ti0ns were held by the state officers
at the capitol in the afternoon. Mrs
La Toilette, assisted by wives OF the
state officers, received at the executive
mansion. Treasurer ELECT Kempf viii
not take office yet, as his bond has moi
been approved. He says he will bring
an expert here this week to see if the
accounts of the outgoing treasurer are
correct. Some doubt is still felt aboul
Kempf getting Office. An Inaugural
ball at the university gymnasium to.
night closed the festivities.
New Deals in Other States
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Jan. Bryan
b. Brooks was inaugurated governor
today. An inaugural ball and recep.
tion to the new governor was held to,
night at the capitol.
BOISE, Idaho, Jan. The eight
general assembly of Idaho convened al
noon ). Frank Hunt, of Bannocl
county, a prominent Mormon, was
elected speaker of the house. After
organizing both houses adjourned un-
til tomorrow
HELENA, Mont, Jan. 2-Joseph T
Toole, Democrat, today took the oatf
Of Office for the third time as governor
All other state officers inaugurated