American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1908-10-03
STRONG TICKET
IS NOMINATED
W. H. Philbrick Chosen for
Representative.
Platform Declares for Local Option,
Law Enforcement, Direct Primary
and Creation Of Power
County.

The Republican county convention
was held at MaIad Thursday, a full
ticket nominated, and strong plat
form, full of vitality, adopted. 1t would
be incorrect to state that the conyen-
tion was harmonious throughout, be-
cause there are always contests for COW
eted places on such occasions. There is
little harmony while fighting is in pro-
gress, but after fighting is over har-
mony is pronounced And that was the
condition at MaIad. When two good
men. between whom there IS little or no
choice, are up for the same position,
both striving their utmost to win, it is
not possible that both win be pleased
with the result, although the unsuceess-
ful candidate may be satisfied This is
true Of all conventions. There was
much strife at Malad, but out Of it grew
as good and satisfactory ticket as
ever was nominated, one which viii re
ceive the hearty support Of every dele
gate and meet with the approval Of the
+ people in November.
r. T. Owens was temporary chair
man, and Denmark Jensen permanent
+ chairman of the convention, and both
made excellent presiding officers. o.
+ H. Barber was chairman Of the plat
form and resolutions COMMITTEES and
Miss Ida Houtz was the Rockland mem
1 ber Of the committee. J. J. Sorenson
was elected chairman Of the American
Falls delegation, Charles johnson
member of the credentials committee,
and ]. L. McKown on the committee on
permanent organization and order of
business. H. P. Frodsham was chair
man Of the RockIand delegation and
John Robinson on the credentials COM
mittee.
W. H. Philbriek was nominated for
representative. J. L. Mckown had
been asked to allow his name to be used
+ for the place, and after persistent urging
+ for two months past. at last reluctantly
consented. He was the choice of the
delegation, and Of a majority Of the
people Of this part Of the county, and
his nomination would have been made
bv accIamation. After maturer delib-
Grafton, however, ne declined to run.
urging that he could not afford to neg
Iect his business for so long time.
McKown's s decision not to run was laid
before Mr.. PhiIbrick. who was urged
By the delegates 20 take his place, they
believing him to be better equipped
than any other available man to secure
the passage Of q bill creating new
county. He replied that he was not a
candidate. and did not desire 70 be, but
would not shirk his duty if he was nom
mated. McKown presented his name
in the best nominating speech made
during the convention and he was nomi-
mated By acclamaUon.
The Rockland delegation could not
agree on a candidate for commissioner,
passing the matter up to the American
Falls delegation to make choice be-
tween II. P. Frodsham and John Rob
inson. The delegation decided not to
NEEDLE in the affair and nominated J.
L. Mckown. McEovn positively re-
fused. for the reason that he urged IN
refusing the nomination for representa-
tive. Thomas ". Roe Of Stone was the
: second choice of American Falls and
was named by aeclamaton. This part
of the county could have had the super
intsudeut Of schools had it had can
djdate.
The platform, which speaks for it
self. appears elsewhere.