Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1906-08-30

elected in this, an off year, will
not be a platform man. For this
reason it is important that the
new congressman be a man of
high character, unquestioned in
F., tegrity and honesty of purpose,
as he must be trusted to take a
right position upon the issues
which may arise without being
bound by platform pledges. And
his honest and fairness must be
supplemented by unerring judg-
ment and no small amount of bus
mess experience. James H
Madden of Ashland, who has an
nounCed himself as a candidate
for the Republican nomination, is
a man who can be trusted to rep
resent this district and meet the
new issues and changing condi-
tons intelligenty and conserva-
lively. Mr.. Madden is a sue
Cessful business man and his per-
sonal interests are identified with
those of this district. He is a
i thorough student of public ques-
tons and his attitude in the past
has been one of strict adherence
to the principles of the Repbuli-
can party. he is in hearty sym
pathy with the reform movements
which the party has championed
The candidacy of the Ashland
man has been well received in
this city, and the claims of that
city that it is entitled to reCOg'
milton this year are very reason
liable. Mr.. Madden has not sought
office on his own motion, but was
prevailed upon to run at the IN
animous request of his fellow
townsmen. Now that he is in the
field, however, he is conducting
a vigorous campaign and his
pleasing pesonailty has won him
many friends throughout the dis
trict."
| The Wausau Central Wiscon'
sin: James H. Madden. the
| genial Ashland lumberman land
candidate for conrgess, from the
| Tenth congressional district was
| in Wausau Thursday looking
after his political interests in this
section. Mr.. Madden enjoys
practically the unanimous en-
Idorsement of his home city and
lCounty, and is working up a
| friendly feeling for his nomina
| ton all through the district. His
views on the important issues
| before the American people, such
tariff revision, railroad, trust, in
| surance regulation and like are
heartily in accord with the last
conrgess. Ashland points out
that while it is the largest city ii
the district, it has never had q
Representative in conrgess, and
claims with justice that its favor
/ tie son is entitled to the nomina
ton. Mr.. Madden is genial
| whole souled gentleman, is max
ing hosts of friends throughout
the district, and is certain to re
ceive the nomination. His friend:
are legion herea bouts
| The Edgar Press of Marathon
county says: MIR. Madden i.
man whose business interests
have made him acquainted with
| the needs of this district in many
branches. His experience is such
that he will be able to plan wise
Ily and his personality will en-
able him to win friends among
the other members of congress
He has a knowledge of how to
meet and win men to his view
which will be beneficial to hi:
state and district if he is elected
Ashland, too, has the right t.
ask that he be given the position
at this time. Not because she i:
the largest city in the district
but because that part of the dis
trict has not had the honor TO
many years, and because as ;
) lake port and shipping center i
needs representation in congress
to advance these interests. TIL,
Republicans of this section will
do well to vote for Mr.. MaddeI
) at the primaries"
, r +
: The Park Falls Herald pub
f fishes a complimentary reference
t to Mr.. Madden from the Contra
t Wisconsin of Wausau, and thel
/ says: the clipping is signifi
t cant of the strength of J. H
j Madden in the congressiona
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