Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-16
SAPP Is NAMED FOR MAYOR
Republicans Accord Him Nomination on
First Formal Ballot.
THREE BALLOTS FOR CITY ATTORNEY
{. r. KimbaII Lands the winner In
the Only Real Contest BefOre
the ConventiOn--PlRtfOr
Adopted.
THREE BALLOTS FOR CITY ATTORNEY

the Only Real Contest Before
the ConventiOn-PIRtforU
Adopted.
For Treasurer ......................E. Il. true
For Auditor. h. McAneney
For solicitor. r. hinlpsahh
For Park Commissioner Frank Peterson
For Councilmen-at-Large.. John Olson
.....,.....s.. .-........'''''.'''g f 1its
For Assessor. ...................J. II 'nlLuiu
For weighmaster ......,........C NJ. Hobbs
The above ticket was named by the re-
publican city convention last night
The defeat at the recent school election
had evidently aroused the republicans, as
the city convention last night was one Of
the most enthusiastic and largely at
tended in years. Not only was each pre-
clnct represented by its full quota of dele,
gates. hut when Chairman Hess OF the Cit
central committee called the convention t.
order every seat and inch of available
| standing room in the big court room was
hned
In calling the convention to order Chair
man Hess made a short talk imptessing
upon the party the need of organization
and work. Referring to the school cleo
ton, he said there was not the slightest
reason that the democrats should carry the
city election. The city. he explained was
normally republican by from 500 to 800
votes. Get together and work for the
election of the ticket and there will be no
doubt of the result" he said
Attorney W. S. Baird was selected by
the convention as its chairman and George
s. Wright as its secretary. on assuming
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prophesying the success of the TICKET on
March 26.
J. r. Hess. C. c. Clifton and &. A. Tib-
bits were named as committee on resn-
lutlons, after an effort had been made
by T. 9. Harrison to have it increased
from three to six members,
Resolutions Adopted.
The committee reported these resolutions
which were adopted. after r. Q. Harrison
had offered a lengthy amendment to the
] one on municipal ownership of the water
works and which was unceremoniously
voted laid on or under the table:
That We. The republicans OF Council
/ BUNS, in convention. assembled hereby re-
| solve:
That while national and state policies arc
| not involved in our municipal affairs we
approve the. administration Of our national
1
| party that has produced and selected a
| long list OF competent servnts OF the peo-
pie and great men. Of whom, our president
! Theodore Roosevelt, Is a present example.
Z, has within its ranks other men OF such af-
fixed principles and integrity as are best
fitted TO serve our citizens in public once.
That we favor clean. sensible and
vigorous administration of the public af-
fatrs Of our city, better control of mlinic-
ipal evils and a careful and economical eX-
lpenditure Of public funds. z a.
That we favor municipal ownership of q
Expenditure that the burden of taxation
upon our citizens and consumers of water
win In no way be increased, and that the
people In the future VIII receive substan-
tial benefit therefrom. and that the system
be extended where needed. That in the
levying Of water rates and taxes. whether
for purchase, lease or maintenance Of q
waterwOrks. we believe each inhabitant
should pay for what be receives and IN pro
portion TO b-netits derived. and that We
condemn any attempt to place upon the
small consumer OF water or the citizens
remote from water benefits and protection
a greater burden than Is upon the large
consumer and citizen receiving the fullest
benefit of the system.
That we favor obtaining an accurate
knowledge by examination and report OF
expert engineers Of all matters necessary
to determination OF the water and light
supply, with a view TO best service for the
people at least expense and are opposed to
the policy of delay and inaction which has
attended the problem Of our. utilities, and
condemn the paying OF exorbitant fees to
legal counsel to confirm the able opinion OF
the city solicitor.
That we believe in the selection OF ON,
GERS who will study the problems OF oul
city and solve them with vigor, and we arr
proud of the honest and energetic RECORD
made by our republican city officials and
commend the record and wisdom Of thu
CITY solicitor and his efforts to protect and
defend the interests of the city. and tina
We deplore any reckless expenditures o.
the citys funds for impractical and use
less purposes of no beneft to the citizens.
That we favor the Improvement unde
competent engineering skill of Indian creel
n that the property OF our citizens in III
| ictnity shall be protected from damage
4 and we deplore the delay and inaction rela
I've thereto for the last year and charac
'erize the present sudden activity in un
! favorable weather and just prior to cleo
ion as a bid for votes and believe sucl
improvements should he substantial ant
permanent IN its nature and. with a view
TO the benefit OF the speonle and not for tn,
0ernose of influencing the election.
, That we favor the selection OF a reliable
competent and intelligent police force baset
upon experience and ability. and with du
REGARD TO integrity. 81.
That We favor the organization OF war,
! Ut district Improvement clubs. and we ap
: Maud the efforts OF the present organize
lions ana considerations for improvement
OF our city. its government. the develop
ment OF It's business and enterprises an
the heautihcation OF it's homes. streets an
I'nublic places, and commend the action o
; the Council BLUFFS Improvement fedora
ton IN its efforts to suppress the nfiuenc
of Voters by unlawful means.
BaIIOtinE for Candidates.