Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-30

Alfred, Me, July 29.-The following
ticket was nominated by the Republi-
cans of York county at the convention
held today:
Senators--North district, George H
Smith, WATERFORD; Southeastern dis
trict. Il. f. Hamilton. Dayton; South
western district, Edward f. Gowell
Berwick
Clerks of courts-Willis T. Emmons
Saco
Judge of Nathaniel Hobbs
North Berwick
County commissioner-Lewi w
Pendexter, Parsonsfield.
County attorney-Fred A. Hobbs
South Berwick.
County treasurer-Joscph H. Dear
born, Biddeford.
.Sh"riif-William ]. Newer, Old Or
ciiard.
The convention at which the above
ticket was placed in nomination was
one al the largest and most enthusiasts
tic ever held in York county. There
were ISL delegates entitled to seats and
there wehe ISL present.
me greatest interest conferred in the
nomination of Il candidate for sheriff
Tor which there had been three candi-
oates. An effort was made by the
delegates on the night before the con-
vention to make some compromise but
at 1.3O in the morning those who had
been working the hardest, said they
had been unable to make any pro-
gress in this direction and that only
balloting would decide the contest.
But while this contest was settled
on one ballot, the contest for county
treasurer required two ballots. There
was a third contest for the nominal
ton of a candidate for senator in the
Southeastern district. the Sub-conven-
ton having two candidates and bring
ing the matter before the full conven-
ton for settlement
The resolutions which were adopted
were as follows:
We, the Republicans of York coun-
ty in convention assembled do here
by heartily endorse the administration
of Theodore Roosevelt and William r.
Cobb.
We approve the principles enunciat-
ed in the platforms adopted at Chica-
go. Bangor and Portland. together
with nominations there made, and
pledge our hearty support thereto.
We re-affirm our belief in the pro-
hibitory law and it's enforcement.
The report for the sheriff nominal
ton was then made as follows:
Whole number Of votes cast, ISL
Necessary for choice, 81
w. j. >Mewer had 81
Thomas Y. Rankin had 80
Great applause from the Newer
supporters followed this announce
ment which closed the closest possible
contest on the first ballot.
This concluded the business and the
convention adjourned.
With superb weather and in the
presence of one of the largest crowds
that ever assembled on the court
house grounds, the Republican cam
paign in this county was launched
this afternoon the convention business
being finished in the forenoon. Frank
L. Palmer, Esq, of Saco presided.
Prominent members of the party We're
present from all parts Of the county
and a large contingent of ladies was
0at1cclDle Ill lIlc diultIlCc. llt CIoN u
came from surrounding towns in buck
boards. private carriages, by rail and
in autos Automobiles were present
by the dozen.
The North Berwick Band furnished
excellent music and the high spirits
and confident bearing of all present
argured a brilliant victory at the cleo
ton in September.
The speakers were Hon. Bert M.
Fernald of Poland, Republican candi-
date for governor Hon Amos l.. Al
len. congressman from the First Malil>t
district and candidate for reelection,
and the noted author and humorlst,
John Kendrcll Bangs, who is now a
legal resident of Wells. Mr.. Bangs is
personal friend of President Roose-
vert and Hon William Fl. Taft. the
Republican candidate for President,
and for this reason feels a peculiar in
tcrest i'm the campaign this year
Although no doubt whatever is en-
| tortaincd concerning the result of the
| coming election, a great amount OF
interest is being taken by the voters
| all through the county and State ana
tho sneakers were listened to with
close attention. DtlHS III
| terrupted with hearty and continued
applause
Mr. Fernald spoke for about half
an hour and his speech was confined to
general issues. AS the candidate Tor
Governor he received a royal recep-
ti,n from the crowd and every assur-
anae that could be given of support at
the rolls. He is to speak at FryeburS
Thursday next and will go into the IS
sues of the campaign more extensively
at that time.
Hon. B. NJ. Fernald sounded the
keynote of the campaign in his speech
which was largely discussion OF state
issues. He began by praising the ad-
nIinistration of President Roosevelt
and the man who does things. Hon.
William II. Taft the Republican can
didate for President in this campaign.
From a brief reference to national
matters Mr.. Fernald passed to dis
cussion of state issues. He praised the
Republican administration in this
state and referred in complimentary
terms to the work of State Auditor
Hatch. He advocated an equitable in