The Irish standard., 1908-08-22
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hearty congratulations to Governor
johnson following the latter's non,in-
alton for third term as Governor.
The taste shown in the decorations,
settings. etc. at the Auditorium on
II ednesday, was creditahle in the ex-
IRENE. To Alderman John Ryan,
chairman of the county committee,
much credit is due for the splendid
arrangements. The alderman from th4
First ward. with his able assistants,
left nothing undone in their prepara-
tons for the Democratic hosts.
Bryan in the nation, johnson In the
state and Haynes in the city. makes a
ticket of which Democrats may be
proud. In order to win in these days
parties must deserve to win. In order
for Democrats to win in the state Of
Minnesota their merits must be strong
" superior to that of their opponents.
I IT looks as though the Democrats de-
serve to win in this section Of the
country.
Just three months ago the Irish
STANDARD expressed the belief that
John A. johnson and J. F. jacobson
would be the candidates of their re-
spective parties for Governor this
year. They have been nominated and
one Of the hottest campaigns in the
history of the state may be looked for
Minnesota will poll her full vote next
November; there will be no stay-at.
homes.
Following is the Democratic state
ticket nominated at the Auditorium
last Wednesday: For Governor. John
A. johnson. Of st. Peter; for Lieuten-
ant Governor, Julius ]. Reiter, Of Ro-
chester; for State Treasurer, p. H.
Nelson. Of Hibbins: for Secretary of
State. r. T. Lamb, Of Slayton: for At
torney General NJ. E. Matthews, Of
Marshall: for Railroad and Ware
house Commissioners. H. p. Bjorge, Of
Fergus Falls; Robert Nee, Of Fart.
bault
The Democratic county convention
tc elect delegates to the state conven-
ton, held at East Side Turner hall,
this city. on the 14th inst. was slightly
turbulent at times, just enough to add
zest to the occasion. Bryan men and
johnson men Wed with each other in
an earnest effort to make the latter
again the candidate for Governor,
Judge James r. Corrigan handling the
savel during the deliberations Judge
Corr1gan made an excellent presiding
officer and deserves the compliments
ST. generously bestowed upon him.
George B. Farrell will be a candi-
date for the legislature in the 3stf1 dis
trict. having filed for the Republican
nomination. The district comprises
the First ward and a few precincts of
the Third. and is generally considered
as reliably Democratic. but in recent
years some Republicans have been
chosen who were more than a match
for their Democratic opponents in the
minds of thoughtful voters. Amor1.
these We're Judge George r. Smith
Karl De Laittre and j. B. Murphy.
George B. Farrell is young man Of
! upright character and very capable
and conscientious. His nomination
will mean an excellent choice from 4
Republican standpoint. He resides at
! 1924 University avenue N. E.
Governor Johnson gave out the fol-
F.! lowing Thursday, in reference to the
action Of the Democratic state conyen-
ton. the day previous. making him
again the standard bearer for Cover
nor: Il have decided to accept the
nomination. and make the race for
governor I did not want the nomi-
nation and gave the convention fair
notice. If they had notified me before
adjourning I should have declined the
nomination and sent them back to
! nominate another candidate. But in
view of the circumstances, the conven.
ton having disbanded and left the
party in the position it is. I have de-
cided to set aside my personal interests
and sacrifice my personal wishes to
the welfare of the party as it appeared
to the delegate convention.
JOHN A. JOHNSON"
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The terrible accident at the Cottage
wood crossing, in this county, which
resulted in tha AAa<h 80 NJ. .-s 49,