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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-09-11
THIRTEENTH WARD
Republican-Vote for GRAY


James s. Gray-Msrket gardener, $500 Port
land avenue. Born in Pennsylvania. Age 81.
Resident of Minneapolis and the ward for thirty
i've years. Represented the thirteenth ward in
the council during the six years ending Jan
nary i, 1895. One of the few aldermen of
that VIGOROUSLY corrupt era in council affairs
who came thru the ordeal unsmirched. He
showed excellent capacity and independence, and
exerted large influence in city affairs. Always
al uncompromising foe Of graft and grafters,
and useful public servant.
John H. Van Nest-Real estate, Alb Medical
block. Residence, 4003 Garfield avenue. Born
in Minneapolis. Thirty Eight years Of age
Large property owner in the ward and city.
Served one term in the council. He has rep
resented his constituents and the city with
credit on saloon measures, and acted aggressive
ly as member Of the park board to better
conditions at Minnehaha park. Too asy-going
in his attitude toward questions involving city
contractors and public service corporations.
James B. G1eason-Rea1 estate, 500 Phoenix
building. Residence 1929 First avenue s. Born
in Minneapolis. Age 80. Lived in the ward
sixteen years. Former employee in city clerk s
office. Protege Of "Doc' Sutherland during the
latters official career. Candidate for nomi-
nation 1902 and 1904. Poor timber for alder
man, and small factor in the contest: The
real issue is between Gray and Van Nest.
Public Ownership.
Benjamin E. Roberts,
The Voters League.
BY order Of the Executive Committee.
H. John Crosby, Chairman.
+ VIM. Y. Chute, Secretary.
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Democratic-Vote for Danek

John F. Danek-Druggist, 1928 Washington
avenue N. Residence. 1417 Fremont avenue N.
{ Born in Wisconsin,. Age 40. lived in the city
/ and ward twenty-one years. Secretary of the
North Side Commercial club, and actively iden-
Z titled with the development Of that section Of
the city. His candidacy endorsed by the best
I element of his party. Business standing high
A man Of staunch integrity, good capacity and
+ sound Judgment. fsS2&E 81 ~
Hubert Observation-Disclosures 800 Plymouth
avenue Saloon at 32T Plymouth avenue. Resi-
dence 1912 Dupont avenue N. Age As. Born
in Hennepin county. Lived in the city and
ward nineteen years. United in general for
! council service, and particularly by his occupa-
ton as saloonkeeper. No saloonkeeper has ever
! Derived the city alderman and the Third
ward Is not the one to reverse this policy.
John L. Gleason-Foreman Northwestern Con-
9olidated Milling company. Residence, 25o5
Emerson avenue. Born in Henneptn county.
eeight years. Bears a good reputation in the
community. No aptitude for council service,
and not important factor in the contest.
Repubucan-Vote for Either Nye or
g. Hill.
". 3. Nye-Physician. Residence, 2117 Lyn-
DALE avenue NJ: Born in Wisconsin,. Age 81.
{ Served one term in the council Belongs to
the. "colorless'' type of city official. There
can be no question of his honesty. and he has
given faithful attention to his council duties.
So lacking in backbone, however, as to greatly
limit his usefulness.
q George V. B. Hill-Fire Insurance. etc., 3O7
Z Globe building. Residence, 1889 Aldrich ave-
nue. N. Born in Minnesota. Age "a. Lived in
the city and ward thirty-three years. Active
party worker. Business reputation good. Ag-
gressive and Of good capacity. Past political
+ affiliations not OF the best.
Adolph w. Herder-Clerk with A. Knoblauch
& Sons shoe house. Residence, 327 Ninth ave-
nue. N. Lived all his thirty-seven years In the
ward. Very limited qualifications for alderman
and no factor in the contest.
Public Ownership. ..'
". q. Bossert.
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AN OPEN LETTER
So Cottage ST., Melrose, Mass.

So Cottage ST., Melrose, Mass.
Dear Sir:
"Ever since I was in the Army, had
more OF less kidney trouble, and within
the past year it become so severe and
complicated that suffered everything
and was much alarmed-my strength
was fast leaving me. / saw an adver-
tisennent Of Swamp Root and wrote ask
ing for advice. I began the use of the
medicine and noted decided improve
ment after, taking Swamp-Root only q
short time.
[ continued it's use and am thankful
to say that I am entirely cured and
strong. In order to be very sure about
this, had doctor examine some Of
my water today and he pronounced it
all right and in splendid condition.
l know that your Swamp-Root is
purely vegetable and does not contain
any harmful drugs. Thanking you for
my complete recovery and recommend
ing Swamp Root to all sufferers, am, -
Very truly yours,
Il. G. Richardson.
D. You may have a sample bottle of this
wonderful remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp.
Root, sent absolutely free by mail, also
book telling all about Swamp-Root.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you can
purchase the regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles at the drugstores
everywhere. Don It make any mistake,
but remember the name, Swamp-Root,
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, and the ad.
dress, Binghamton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
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ELEVENTH WARD
Democratic-Vote for Darelius.


August B. Darelius-Lawyer, 300 New York
Life building. Residence, 1909 Eleventh avenue
5. Born in Sweden. Age Al. Lived in the city
thirty-one years, In the ward eight years. Men,
Der ,of the legislature in 1891 and OF the char
ter commission in 1900. Useful in both places.
Stands high in the profession. Intelligent and
forceful. Should make a trustworthy and effect
i've alderman.
G. A. Westphal-Lawyer, $50 Temple Court.
Residence, 1924 Bloomington avenue. Born in
Minnesota. Age 80. Lived in the city and
ward twelve years. Served one term in the
council. Inefficient in city and ward affairs.
Visionary and cratic. Wobbly. on saloon meas
ures. J..
Charles J. Reler-Express and teaming Res
idence, 1880 Eighth street S. Age SO. Born
in Germany. Lived in the city for forty years,
in the ward twenty-one years. Street commits
stoner eleventh ward 1898-1S94. Unfit for the
place.
Republican-Vote for Ortquist.
A. P. Ortquist-Proprietor Lincoln laundry,
722 Eleventh avenue s. Residence, 1921 Ninth
street S. Born in Sweden. Age 40. Lived
in the city twenty years, in the ward sixteen
years. Candidate republican nomination 1904.
Energetic and forceful. Excellent personal and
business record. Good qualifications for public
service.
liver G. Nelson-Lawyer, 61O Boston block.
Residence, S1s Twentieth avenue s. Born in
Iowa. Age 80. Lived in the city nine years,
in the ward two years. No factor in the con-
test. and totally unfit for the office.
Public Ownership. a.
William NJ. Davis. .,
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TWELFTH WARD
Democratic-Vote for McHale.


Martin F. McHale-Stonecutter by trade.
Secretary American ~Briquetting s. Machinery
company. 255 Temple Court. Born in Mime
apolis. Age 40. Lived fourteen years in the
ward State commissioner of labor under Gov
ernor Lind 1899 1900. Excellent record in that
important position. Member Of the present
charter commission. High IDEALS good intelli-
gence and Is Of sunquestioned personal integrity
The twelfth wardssNpuld shonorsltseIf and serve
the public BY. nominating and electing him.
John Mulvahill- -Bricklayer; In the employ
Of school board the past two summers. Resi-
dence, 1920 East Twenty-1fth street.
Repubi Recommendations.
D. @. Bow-salesman, Ziegler Fuel company.
Formerly employed in city engineers office.
Residence, s119 Minnehaha avenue. Born in
Minnesota. Age "a. Lived tn the city and
ward twenty years. Served one term in the
council. OF, fair ability, but has shown him
self too friendly to the saloons, contractors and
public service corporations, and too Indifferent
as to general city interests, Has sold coal to
the city. . i@.'I.2, - =
N. P. MISUNDERSTANDING construction.
Lives at BAL Minnehaha avenue. Born in
Sweden. Age 80. Lived in the city twenty
five years, in the ward sixteen years. Active
in ward politics. Candidate for republican nomi-
nation 1904. No Qualifications for the office
then now.
Public Ownership. ,..
e. w. Hobbs -.
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NINTH WARD
Democratic-Vote for. J. w. Larson
Mot L I,arsnnl Z

J. W. Observation-Disclosures; until recently
employed at the 500 shops. Residence, 1928
Quincy street NE. Born in Sweden. Age A.
Lived in the city twenty-six years, in the ward
twenty three years. Honest, intelligent and in
dependent. Brought out by the large element
in his party that can no longer stand for pete
Mccoy and his raw methods In ward and city
affairs.
Peter McCoy-Express and teaming. Residence
$40 johnson street NE. Age so. Lived in the
city and ward twenty years. Served two terms
in the council. Distinctly "gang" alderman,
and too close to the public service corporations,
Has served no useful purpose in city affairs.
Ward and city have suffered from his presence
In the council. Should be sent back to private
life.
J. Larson-Painter. Residence, S27 Eighteen
and-a-half avenue NE. Filed the last day.:
Plainly a trick Of the Mccoy gang to split the
Larson vote and fair sample Of Mccoy meth.
DDS. . .,,'.-%
Republican-Vote for Morgan.
D.. H. Morgan-Ensineer Northwestern Casket
company. Residence, 1928 Jefferson street NE
Born in Pennsylvania. Age Al. Lived in the
teen years. Highly respected in his community
Backed by the business interests Of his ward
| and the best men Of his party. Competent. to
give the ward good service. Should be nomi-
mated. '...
Nels Fl. Swanson-Fuel business, 1881 Central
! avenue. Lives at 1s47 Monroe street NE. Born
| In Sweden, Age 49,. Lived in. the city twenty
three years and in the ward eighteen years.
ouslhess reputation goou' Llm1led qual1hcat1onS
for such an important public service as alder
| man.. No excuse for his candidacy two years
ago, and none now .'.< + %,'' :':,-.. 2
J. - J.. Observation-Disclosures 10 University avenue
Sc. Residence. 1885 Central avenue. Born IN
| Ireland. Age Be. Lived in the city and ward
twenty four years. Alderman of the ninth ward
1871 1894. Elected as democrat and affiliated
With that party in the council. Tied up turnout
his term with the corrupt gang that demoralized
the public service so effectually in those days.
| Had no qualifications for alderman then, and less
now. Has tried to break into the council twice
| since and been, repudiated by his constituents
both times Now trying it again, this time as
a .rsaahiean. -. '..e = r.~.
Lbs Monroe street NE: Age so. Born. in
Sweden. Lived In the city nineteen years. in
4 the ward seventeen years. No qualifications. No
factor in the contest. zs>.:s>. - - -.
! : ~. Public Ownership. IL
| 6 Nels Holmquist. 1 y S-% ~
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Republican-Vote for Clark


E. W. Clark-City agent Jones & Adams Fuel
company. Residence, 1925 First avenue 8. Born
In Minnesota. Age AZ. Lived in the city and
ward nineteen years. Served one term in the
council. Has excellent personal qualities and
stands for a clean city and honest administra-
ton. AS chairman Of the license committee has
maintained a courageous stand against the
liquor interests, In, other respects not forceful
figure In city affairs. His voting record shows
creditable degree Of freedom from corpora
tion and contractor influence. Has sold large
amount Of coal to the city. Best man offered
and should be nominated
W. @. Buchanan-Livery stable, 14e East
Lake street. Residence, 3112 Second avenue 8.
Born In New Brunswick. Age 81. Lived in the
city twenty-seven years, in the ward fifteen
years Alert and hustling; shrewd and success;
full in business. Good general capacity. Had city
gasolene contracts for 1896 and 1898. The
service was. poor but profitable. Not qualified
by disposition and political associations to give
the city disinterested service.
Archie Taylor-Blacksmith. IA West Twenty.
eighth street. Also in the laundry business at
61S Third avenue s. Residence, 2S09 Pillsbury
avenue. Age a. Born In Ontario, Can. Lived in
the city and ward twenty three years. Limited
qualifications and no factor in the contest.
Democratic.
Edward P. Green.
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FINED FOR CONTEMPT
Olson Of Marine Must Pay for Ignoring
an Order Of Court. 81

Olson of Marine Must Pay for Ignoring
an Order of Court. 4-s @
Special to The Journal ~-- "
Saltwater, MINI, Sept. 11.-Jennis
Olson Of Marine, who continued in the
livery business after he had sold out
on promise not to do so, was fined $15
and costs, amounting in all to $50, here
today, for contempt of%court for violat-
ing an order directing him to quit the
business. He has the alternative of
ninety days in jail, and has been given
day Of meditation to decide what he
will do. ~
home? is in this city, and who has many
relatives here, has begun suit for d.
vorce from her husband, Charles G., on
the ground of desertion.
/" Judge Williston has made an order
quieting title to eighty acres in the
town Of May in favor of Elias Shoquist
and against Michael Ames and others.
Willie Buske and Rudolph Selmer,
runaway boys from Grand Rapids, Wis,
were caught here last night, but al:
lowed to 20 today. Soon thereafter a
telegram came from the father Of one,
telling the authorities to hold the boy
until he could send money to pay his
way home.
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LACK OF BOY. BABES
r ALARMS, THE. EDITOR
journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
Middletown, Conn, Sept. l.-Alarmed
because there have been no boys born
in the town for nearly a year the editor
Of the Berlin News under the caption
"Something Must Be Done' asserts:
cit will be noticed in our birth an
nouncements Of today and for nearly q
year; back that the ,stork has deposited
no new voters within our midst. Should
there be an emergency call for voluun-
teers issued by the president by and by
eBrlin will be unable to respond. As
an inducement to correct this state of
affairs we offer a years subscription
to the parents Of the next male child
born in. town. ~ g, ! <! /
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TENTH WARD
Republican-vote for Wilson. I.

John W. Wilson-Grocer, 8125 Emerson ave-
nue. N. Residence, 261S Dupont avenue N. Born
in Norway. Age As. Lived in the city and
ward twenty-five years. Large taxpayer in the
ward. Business and personal reputation first
class. Has intelligence and backbone Believes
in clean city and honest effort by its officials,
and Is tied up to no opposing interests. He
should be nominated.
Plfny w. Notwithstanding stock and patent
medicines: Residence, 2641 Emerson avenue N.
Born in Minnesota. Age 4S. Lived in the city
and ward twenty-five years. Business standing
not good. Alderman tenth ward 1S93-1s97. En-
joyed close fellowship with the unscrupulous
gang of political freebooters in the council In
those years. No reason to believe that he would
Should be shelved for good this time.
Frank D. DEMONSTRATING man. Residence,
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BABE DOPED TO DEATH !
Morphine in Patent Medicine Fatal to
:.:-,i a Duluth Child ~-.1. - =.

Duluth, Sept. 11.-West. end physi.
clans declare that Arvid II. johnson,
months oldcwhose death occurred Satur-
day, was slowly poisoned to death by
the use of a patent medicine which con-
tanned morphine in too great doses. fol
a child SO young. a. . F,
When the child was a few weeks old
the parents received sample of pat
>ent medicine. The child became rest
less and the mother administered some
of the stuff. It seemed to have had
little effect and the =, doses were in
creased to a teaspoonful instead of the
six or eight drops called for on the
label. 49, y
The child survived the continued ad-
ministration of the drug for almost six
months, but finally succumbed.
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FIFTH WARD
Republican.

Wendell Hertig-Lawyer, Sill New York Life
building. Residence, TIA East Fourteenth street.
Born In Pennsylvania Age IS. Lived in the
city nineteen years. In the ward eight years.
Served short term Of two years In the council.
fine type Of the able progressive and fear
less public servant. Thoroly alive to the beat
interests of the community and champions ag-
excessively those interests. Studies public CUES.
lions carefully and acts Independently and
with sound Judgment. His campaign for cheaper
service and square deal in connection with
the 1905 incandescent gas lighting contract was
u conspicuous example of aggressive effort Hfor
the public welfare. .-3,~.--~ss .-----s- .- -..,
Public Ownership.
Charles O. Huntress
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Republican.
SEVENTH WARD
Republican-Vote for Iindahl.

AL AA44ASAeNA&As
G. A. Misunderstanding contractor. Resi-
dence, 1885 Fifteenth avenue s. Born in
Sweden Age "A. Lived in the city nineteen
years and in the ward fifteen years. Excellent
business standing. Good reputation for honesty
and square dealing Personal associations first
class. Fair ability and independence. Opposed
to the further rule of the seventh ward repub-
ltcan machine and the best man to smash it.
Augustus G. Observation-Disclosures 1911 East
Lake street. Residence, 1881 Bloomington ave-
nue.. Born in New York. Age SO. Lived in the
ward ten years Served one term in the council.
cipher in council affairs. His usefulness con-
fined to voting and votes almost always on the
wrong side. Sells hardware to the city. Backed
by the seventh ward machine. The voters owe
1T to themselves, the ward and long suffering
public to send this machine to the scrap heap
by refusing to vote for Vaughan.
". D. AIlen-Clerk Junction office Milwaukee
railway Residence, 1910 East Twenty fifth
street. Born in Iowa. Age "a. Lived in the
city and ward twenty-seven years. Active in
ward politics. Now at outs with the machine.
Fair capacity Bears good reputation.
Democratic.
r. o. Dahl.
Public Ownership.
Beecher Moore
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FATAL AUTO ACCIDENT
One Woman Killed. Another Danger
ously Injured Escape Harm.

San Jose. CAL, Sept. 11.-As a result
of the overturning Of an automobile
yesterday while rounding curve Mrs.
Camille B. Miner of Oakland is dead
and fa Miss 4 Marian n Van Var Horne Of Rerke-
is in critical condition The women
were accompanied by two Berkeley stu
dents, John D. Isaacs, Jr., whose father
is consulting engineer for the Harri-
man systems, and Walter NJ. Clark, son
Of J. R. Clark, vice president of the San
Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake rail-
road and nephew of United States SEN
ator Clark of Montana. The young
men escaped without serious injury.
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FOURTH WARD
Republican-Vote for Merrill.

Lumber Exchange. Residence, 1915 Harmon
place. Age Co. Born In Vermont. Lived in the
city and ward twenty two years. Served two
terms in the council. President of the council
the past two years. Active and influential IN
shaping important council legislation and q
strong and independent factor in city affairs
Has given ungrudgingly of his time and abil-
tty to serve the city and has shown. honest
and intelligent devotion to the public interests.
His record entities him to reelection.
Charles D. Gould--Lawyer, 800 Security Bank
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tuesday Evening,

Born in Pennsylvania Age SO. Lived In the
city twenty years, in the ward nine years. Per-
sonal and professional reputation good. Active
and aggressive and has the capacity and other
qualifications that 1T him for public service.
!, .nS / Democratic.
William Curran
Public Ownership.
. Harry O. Mckee. s
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Dowager czarina Is Afraid.

. Copenhagen, Sept. 1.-THE dowager
czarina, who came here to visit her rel
atives, remains on board the Russian
imperial yacht Polar Star in the harbor.
The police guard on the yacht has been
increased, which, it is held, confirms the
belief that terrorist attempt on her
life is feared. .,. -.
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Charles O.. Huntress. j.
SIXTH WARD
Democratic for Gunderson.

Democratic-Votef for Gunderson.
Peter Gunderson-Machinst. Residence 1910
Third street S. Age AZ. Lived in the city. and
ward thirty-fve years. Is sober, Industrious and
thrifty workman. Fair intelligence. Reputation
good. For many years active political factor
In the sixth ward. Candidate against Rand in
1903, and one Of the few democrats in tho
ward that the veteran boss of the sixth has
not been able to placate control
Lars M Rand-Lawyer, 519-521 New York
Life building. Residence. 1922 Fourth street s.
Born in Norway Age 40. Lived in the. city
twenty-five years and In the ward twenty
years. Assistant city attorney for two years.
Served four terms in the council. An oily, cum
ming and INSCRIPTIONS ward boss. Has been
dangerous influence in city affairs during all
his sixteen years Of service in the council.
Pushes vigorously the interests Of the saloon,
the brewery and every other influence
trtbuting to "wide-open'' municipal conditions.
Poses as champion Of the people and an I'M
compromising foe Of all corporations. In reality
most useful agent of the railways and pub.
lie service corporations.
Republican.
John Peterson-Carpenter and Contractor
Residence 2017 Second street s. Born in Sweden.
Age 43. Lived in the city twenty-three years
Active politically. Excellent personal reputa-
tion thrifty and honorable in business; intelli-
gent and fearless. Here is the opportunity for
the sixth ward to get a representative who
can give the ward and the city honest and
independent council service. :
Public Ownership. 49,. :,
Charles II. Erickson.