The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1910-09-07
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. z, 1910.


For the first time in the history of
Michigan the people have nominated
their candidates for state, senatorial
congressional and county officers ana
ON the whole the primary seems to
have worked out well, although the
light vote cast in Houghton and 9TH
er counties in the upper peninsula is
somewhat disappointing. Not until
the primary becomes more of an es-
tablished institution in the L. +. may
a complete enrolment and heavier
vote be expected.
Returns from the state at large
seem TO indicate the nomination of
Chase s. Osborn for governor, and
Charles L. Townsend for United States
senator. The returns for governor
are incomplete but Mr.. Osborn seems
10 have safe lead. His nominal
ton means that the aght for good
government I'm Michigan is practically
won. and that the Republicans of
Michigan will rally to his support
for a new and square deal' in the
administration of the affairs of the
state. Mr.. Osborn's apparent sue
cess is particularly gratifying TO cop
per country people, inasmuch as he
has declared himself strongly oppos-
cd to a tonnage tax and stands for
equitable taxation of all property.
Mr.. Townsend's victory is likewise
pleasing Townsend sentiment has
been strong throughout the upper
peninsula. his vigorous, progressive
Republicanism appealing to the vot-
ers, and it is generally conceded that
with Townsend and William Alden
Smith in the United States Senate,
Michigan will have a team that will
be the equal Of any from any other
state.
The defeat Of Angus w. Kerr for
Congressman from the Twelfth dis
trict is disappointing to his many
friends who expected he would be
returned the winner. Mr.. Kerr has
shown the proper spirit in sending
a telegram to Mr.. Young, rendering
his congratulations and support Mr..
Kerr's message shows his sincere
Republicanism and loyalty to the
party.
The defeat of Rep. w. r. oates by
Attorney Anthony Lucas, for rep
resentatiye from the first district Of
Houghton county, was a big surprise
to Mr.. oates friends, but IT is the
will Of the Republican voters that
Mr.. Lucas serve them His victory
shows the value OF personal work,
he having conducted thorough cam
paign.
In the county the success of Mich
olas Kaiser for the nomination for
county clerk is pleasing to his scores
Of friends. Calumet showed its con-
ndcnce in him by giving him "A big
majority, and his popularity through
out the county is reflected in the
large vote he received. In addition
TO Mr.. Kaiser's qualifications as a
man and citizen, his ability is an as
set which will make him an efficient
clerk. AS village clerk of the village
of Red Jacket he has made record
which will be a standard for his sue
cessor to follow. Mr.. Kaiser will be
one of the most popular candidates on
the ticket.
Prosecuting Attorney MacDonald's
denomination shows that the prece-
dent Of giving two terms to efficient
county officers still holds good, fur
Their proof OF this being the nomina-
ton on the Republican ticket OF
Sheriff Byers, a Democrat. Both Mr..
Macdonald and Mr.. Byers are cap
able men in their respective posi-
tions and their success in the pri-
maries is well deserved.
II now behooves all Republicans Ia
get together, forget personalities, and