The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-30
Tenth Ward.

VOIE FOh W4L0ONs
J. W. Wilson (rep. )-Grocer, 3125 Emerson av-
enue N. Residence 261S, Dupont avenue n. Age
49, Lived in the city and ward twenty two years.
Large taxpayer in the ward. Energetic, indus
trious and of excellent business record. Has
high convictions and the ability and courage to
stand for them. Owned by no one, and can be
relied upon to serve the ward and city fear
lessly.
James Dwyer (dem. )-Manager Crystal Ice
company. Residence, 2S2S Fourth street N. Age
46 Lived In the ward twenty-five years Al
derman for the eight years ending with 1904.
Active and aggressive. Fiercely partizan and
has stlong prejudices. Closely identified polit.
ically with Alderman Lars NJ. Rand and former
Alderman Joseph l.. kichli. His council record
was not satisfactory. Very friendly to the city,
lighting companies and shifty on saloon legis-
lation. Member Of the gas committee for eight
years and chairman for four years. Used his
influence and vote to head of several moves
designed to secure reduction in lighting
charges. Sold ice to the city departments.
Pushed hard for this business.
Andrew Hanson-Public ownership.
Eleventh Ward.
VOTE FOR oRTQU1sT.
A. P. ortquist (rep.)-Proprietor Lincoln laun-
dry. Residence, 1921 Ninth street s. Age 49,
Lived in ward nineteen years. Stands high in
his community for personal and business hteg
rtty. He is forceful and independent, has good
standards Of official duty and will make safe
and useful alderman.
Z G. A. Westphal (dem.)-Lawyer. Residence,
1z]4 bloomington avenue Age 80. Lived in
the ward twelve years. Served one term. AL
tho he has shown some independence on OCCASION
yet On the whole he is tickle and cratic public
servant and Of doubtful convictions. Friendly
to the saloon and brewing interests. Votes too
often with the public-service corporations and
Twelfth Ward.
VOTE FOR McHALE
Martin F. McHale (dem. )-secretary American
Briquetting company. Stone cutter by trade.
Residence, 2425 Twenty-ifth avenue S. Lived
in the ward fourteen years. Born in Mime.
apolis. Age 40. Served the state with much
credit as labor commissioner during the admin
Istrat1on of Governor Lind. Fine personal repu-
ration and has ability and courage. The inter-
ests Of the ward and city and of all classes
would be safe in his hands, =
Dehnis Z. Bow (rep.)-Fuel salesman. Resi-
aence' al19 Minnehaha avenue. Born in Mime
( sofa Age, 81. Lived in the ward twenty
years. Formerly employee city engineer A1der
man Bows service of four years in the council
mas not been such to entitle him to q fur-
tner !rlal He trains with the public service cor
poratlon and contractor crowd at the city hall
ana votes as he trains. Not competent to give in
aependent service. Has put several members Of
his family on the city payro11s.
Thirteenth Ward.
IL VOTE FOR VAN NEST.
The choice in this ward is between John
H. Van Nest (rep.), the present alderman, and
Benjamin b. Roberts, representing the public
ownership party. -"
Van Nest is in the real estate business. Resi-.
dence, 1908 Garfield avenue Born in Minneap-
Oils. Age, 80. Large property owner in the
ward and city. Served one term in the council.
His experience and qualifications entitle him to
preference over his opponent.
MI Roberts Is sheet metal worker Resi-:
dence, 34O6 Pleasant avenue. He has lived
IN the city thirty-dye years and in the ward
nupo l,sc
and neighbors give him reputation for hon.
esty and industry. Inexperienced in business af-
fa1rs. While he might give honest service he
would not be forceful factor in the council
STANDS for city ownership of the gas plant
County Commissioner, Second District,
(South Side.)
John Fl. Keatley (dem. )-Wholesale nour deal.
er, Residence, 3114 Nineteenth avenue S. Age
bs. Lived in the city thirty-sx years. In dis.
trict twenty -four years. One of the substantial
and most highly respected men in his commu
z nifty. First-class business and personal record
is energetic and fOrceful, and has reputation
for strict integrity: Competent to give the coun.
ty independent and businesslke service
g j. W. Williams (rep. )-Druggist. Residence
1910 Eleventh avenue S. Age. 65. Lived in the
city and district twenty three years. Business
standing good. His integrity unuuestioned His
amiable and easy-going disposition unfit him
& In measure. to meet the exacting demands OF
this office. A Of more alert and vigorous
makeup would be preferable.
County Commissioner, Fourth District
North Side)
William Knight (rep.)--Market gardener. For
S ninth avenue N and washburn. Age, 50. ST,
years experience In the public service as stree
commissioner tenth ward. Vigorous and agrees
& I've. Business and personal record clear.
Il Henry J.. Pauman (dem.) -Contractor. Resi-
dence. IS Highland avenue. Age, 5S Lived ii
the city and district thirty-seyen years. Build
Ing Inspector 1SS7-SS Creditable record in tina
4 position Honest and independent. Business
standing good.
s. THE VOTERS LEAGUE.
BY Order of the Executive Committee
John Crosby, Chairman,