The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-02-26
MACFERRAN is STRONG
Revived SentimentFavOrs Prom.
inent Topeka Banker.
other Items of Interest in Com.
mission Politics.
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Freo X. Huntoon. Walter J. Arnold
Eugene B. Stotts. George Adamson
John p. Rogers. F. G. Bowen.
). >: carter. c. C. Booher
"A. A. Graham. d. B. Fink.
H. B. Howard nj. q Holman
w m Macferran. H. p. Miller.
p. 1. Bonebrake. F. M. NewIand
w. G. Tandy John Pueh
Roy L. Bone It. Jones
h. A. Richards. James Ramsey
L .. W1lnams- G. d. Olden.
W. Irlggs: Geo. A. Huron.
John alexander. S. w. Sunday.
The insurgents in city politics
who have adopted the slogan ANY
thlng to Beat Green" have decided
upon their candidate at last. After
an informal series of meetings which
terminated in a general final decision
1t was decided that the enemies of the
present city administration would sup
port w. H. Kemper for mayor.
This is not "dope''-it is a real re-
port from a real meeting. In desig-
mating the enemies of the administra-
ton in this case it means the crowd
OF voters who attempted to secure
the candidacy of H. B. Howard and
James Warner for mayor. In other
words it is the crowd that stood
originally behind j. w. F. Hughes.
The main support of this anti
Green movement centers in the -busi-
ness district on lower Kansas avenue
mostly among the jobbers and man
ufacturers of the city. They have al
ways been against Mayor Green and
they have been hunting for some time
for a man who will defeat him. Their
last conclave resulted in a vote to
unite behind w. H. Kemper who is
| running hot race at this time
I'VE feel that Kemper is running
about the strongest race against the
mayor at this time. and we feel that
our support will not only defeat the
administration crowd, but. will land
Kemper," said one of the insurgents"
today.
1t is very natural that some of the
upholders of the original Hughes par
ty will flock to the Billiard banners
and his strength will be helped by
their decision. Mr.. Billiard is sup
ported by a nucleus of his followers
in the First and Second wards and his
friends are expected to increase daily.
Considerable Macferran Sentiment.
The last few days has witnessed a
revival of the Macferran talk over the
city. Mr.. Macferran was announced
some time ago and refused at the
time to get into the race as an active
candidate. He has been considering
the matter ever since and his friends
have been active in their support.
Mr.. Macferran is cashier of the
State Savings bank and a man with
an enviable business reputation. He
will attract a big vote in the city of
the people who have been waiting for
commissioner with auditing and
watchdog of the treasury abilities.
P. L. Bonebrake who has just an
nounced himself will also be especial
ly qualified for this feature Of the
commission. Mr.. Macferran is re-
sponsible for the success of the child
ren's banking system introduced in
ideas along these lines will attract
voters who feel that his services to
the city should be rewarded
Plans of North Topekans.
Citizens of North Topeka have hit
upon a new plan to establish their
representation on the city commission
AS residents of an important section of
the city, they feel they deserve the
right to name a member on the new
commission. In order to secure one
they have decided to vote solidly be-
hind their three candidates for COM
missioners and their man for mayor.
This means that G. z. Jordan. d. B.
Fink and M. c. Holman will receive
their boost for commissioners and J.
B. Billiard for mayor. There IS still
a fatal division of sentiment against
Mr. Jordan, however. His vote on the
street car franchise is injuring his
cause And then some of the North
Topeka people are grumbling because
they claim Mr.. Jordan has Joined with
the administration crowd and desert
ed the "insurgents.'
As a whole however, they join on
the plan that they should receive one
representative on the commission Mr..
Jordan has procured thousands of dol
lars worth OF improvements since his
term in the city council for the North
side and the people are also remem-
bering this.
sBlanket Franchise" an Issue?
It has been reported around the city
hall that the question of giving
"blanket franchise" to the Topeka
street railway would become an issue
in the coming election. This story
has covered considerable ground in the
last few days and has caused lots of
comment.
Students of city politics seem to
have little faith in the rumor. They
claim that it is impossible to get out
anyone who would dare favor
blanket franchise" It is true that
the general sentiment among the peo-
pie over the city is against the fran
chise as asked by the street railway.
In this eve 1t 1t is hardly probable that
a candidate will dare paint this on
his banners.
There have been no new candidates
announced since the last list published
in the State Journal the first of the