The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1907-10-19
DULUTH HEIGHTS GOSSIP
BRIEF AND SOCIAL news
Most Enthusiastic Political Meet
ing Ever Held on Duluth
Heights.
John Hogan Gets Endorsement of
People at Mass Meeting for
Alderman.

OuI reference 10 party dIll1dllOnS, was
held on Wednesday evening to dis
cuss the aldermanic question for the
ensuing city election. A very general
interest was manifested for of a total
voting population of 1875 votes 1O6 were
present and participated in the work
of the meeting. The purpose was not
to forestall the action Of any political
party but merely to discuss ways and
means Of solving to the best possible
advantage such questions as most
materially affect the prosperity of the
suburb. The Heights people have no
disposition to dictate to the voters Of
the Fifth ward but they feel that the
interests Of all concerned would be
hest. subserved. by giving the next al
derman to this locality. The down
town district has an able representa-
tive In the person of Alderman Ri
beneck and it is but fair that the far
Their section of the ward should be
represented by one thoroughly familiar
with it's condition and needs and more
especially as the retiring alderman,
w. E. McEwen is a resident Of Duluth
Heights.
Mr.. w. D. TOmlin submitted a reso-
luton urging retiring Alderman Nc
Even to stand for reelection, but the
latter gentleman explained that owing
to other demands upon his time it
would be impossible for him to give
attention to the duties of the office,
and while he appreciated their kind
offer, yet all knew that in the light of
~ +ha
office was out Of the question. Con-
siderable discussion ensued all Of the
friendliest nature, relative to the best
course for the people on the Heights
to pursue, in seeing justice done to
every section Of the ward in general
and the Heights not to be neglected.
1t was taken for granted that the
down town portion of the ward would
concede the aldermanship to d Heights
resident, and the question required
upon who was the choice of those
present for the position. The sense
of the meeting was that qualifications
alone was to be the basis of selection,
and party utilization was not to be
considered. AS the meeting was COM
posed Of a mixture of Republicans and
Democrats 1t was agreed that no
choice should be declared except upon
a vote of two thirds of all present and
choice once made all present would
support him regardless of his party.
Several ballots were taken. which
finally resulted in the selection of
John Hogan, whereupon the selection
was made unanimous by reclamation.
no
submitted the following platform.
which was unanimously adopted:
I'VE, the citizens of Duluth Heights
In mass meeting assembled believing
that this portion of the Fifth ward
should be accorded recognition, such as
1t has enjoyed during the past six
years, In choosing from among its resi-
dents one of their number to repre-
sent the Fifth ward in the common
council of the city Of Duluth. do most
earnestly appeal to the people Of the
entire ward for their kindly considera-
ton and support, and we pledge them
In return a representative who will
work for the best interests of the
whole city.
so that there may be full ap-
probation Of our purpose in this cam
paign we submit to the citizens Of the
Fifth ward the following platform,
which represents our hopes and senti-
ments:
II. We believe that the city of Du-
luth is standing upon the Threshold
Of new era, and that it is the duty
of its public officials to offer every
honorable and legitimate inducement
to all institutions which will tend to
develop the Industrial and commercial
welfare Of the city,
"2. We stand for clean and honest
administration Of the law without fear
or favor.
%. We. believe that every effort
should be exercised to develop our
park system, and we particularly
commend the work already inaugu-
rated in the providing Of public play
grounds, and we pledge our candidate
to work necessarily for the acquire
ment of Fairgrounds and public
squares throughout the city.
-. We believe that the people on
the hillside are entitled to water and
gas at the earliest possible moment.
Is. We are especially interested in
good roads, and shall work for their
repair and construction wherever
needed within the city.
&c. We favor rigid economy i'm the
management Of city affairs. that the
interests Of the city can best be served
by the application Of modern business
principals in conducting the business
of the city.
~. The people Of Duluth Heights
have long believed that party politics
should be eliminated in municipal gov
erment. This meeting, composed of
all political parties, being the best evi.
dence of our good faith, we pledge our
candidate to the faithful adherence of
the above declarations, and we appeal
to all voters in the Fifth ward for
their suffrage and support"
Various residents Of the ward then
addressed the meeting urging upon all
present to use every legitimate means
to ensure Mr.. Hogan's election. A,
campaign committee composed of
members Of both political parties. was
appointed and the meeting adjourned