The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-05
And tomorrow the primarlesl


II has been a strenuous campaign,
in which the issues have been made
clear, and in which many Of the can
didates have INDUCED in sharp re-
paratee and eXerted every effort TO
attract the attention of the voters to
their cause.
1t will be the first time in the his
tory of Michigan that n statewide
primary will be held for the nominal
ton of governor, lieutenant governor.
United States senator. congressman
and county officers. The new sys-
tenn will be given a test, and 1t will
soon be known whether the voters as
a whole regard the new method as any
great Improvement over the old. IL
certainly is more cumbersome and
makes the campaign previous to nom
nations a busy one for everybody;
yet in theory it is the very best way
of placing men on the ballot who
will best serve the interests of the
people. In practice II gives every
voter chance to have a share in the
nominating process, and takes that
duty out of the hands of a compare
tive few. 1t does away, TO a large
extent, with political bosses and gets
closer TO the individual desires OF the
electorate.
Every enrolled voter should make it
a point to vote tomorrow. And vot-
ers who were sick or unavoidably alb
sent from their precinct on enroll
ment day last spring, or who have
become of age since that time. should
attend the polls and swear IN their
votes. as they have a right TO 90.
1t is important and vital to the in
terests of the district and state, that
every Republican do his duty.
The biggest fight has been waged
over the governorship, and for this
office the copper country should sup
port only one candidate, the man who
is opposed to the proposed tonnage
tax and who stands for equitable tax
alton for all property, mines and
farms alike. Aside from this, which,
however. is of most Importance to this
district and the upper peninsula, Mr..
Osborn stands for a new and square
deal in Michigan. a business admin
istration in which political hangers
on and political pluggers will not be
concerned: and he is a man who has
the requisite ability, strength and
courage to do the peoples bidding. a
man in every way fitted for the Of
flee. A vote for Mr.. Osborn is a vote
for good government, and a new or
der Of things in this state. He is the
best equipped Of the three candidates
and is the only one who can restore
harmony in the ranks of the party
and lead it TO victory.
For Northumberland Nelson c. |
Rice, OF st. Joseph. should receive |
the support Of the voters Of this dis
trict Mr.. Rice has stood with Mr..
Osborn in his campaign. has openly |
declared in favor Of the 500 mans |
and has fearlessly helped |
him in the winning Of votes in lower
Michigan. He has been a source of
great strength TO Mr.. Osborn in the
in the lower part
of the state. Mr.. Rice
- ANY HNNtu 1OT the or
fee. He is known throughout his
county as n truthful. honest. square
business man OF high order OF abil-
ity, and possesses those qualities that
go to make up n good citizen.
For the first time In the history OF
The state the voters are given the OPP
Dortunity 10 directly cast n vote for
4 candidate for the United states
senate. There are two candidates
or this very important office. Rep.
rharles f. Townsend Of Jackson and
he present incumbent. Senator
!. c. Burrows, Of Kalamazoo. Both
II these aspirants have visited the
Upper country and addressed the vot-
RS. Townsend sentiment appears to
'redominate, and II seems TO be the
eneral opinion that II Mr.. Townsend
: endorsed at the polls tomorrow
fichigan will be strongly represented
v its new member In the upper house.
fr. Townsend has made his cam
align along progressive lines and ap-
arently is on the popular side of the
CHIT.
For Congress. Calumet has cam
date I'm the person OF Angus w.
err. Mr.. Kerr has made n whirI-
ind campaign, having covered this
strict thoroughly and appealed to =
oueonds Of VOTERS He has clearly /