The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-09-08
HUNTING
MAN FOR
GOVERNOR
TIMES BUREAU,
At STATE CApITAI.


Indianapolis Ind. Sept S.-The talk
stiil continues in regard to the posi-
bility of Charles A. Bookwalter, former
mayor of this city, becoming candi-
sdate for the republican nomination for
governor although Bookwalter has
said that he would not be a candidate
for any office Some of his friends be-
lieve that he will change his mind If
he flnds the situation such at the open
ing of the coming year to give him
a reasonable assurance that he could
get the nomination without too much
of Il fight. Bookwalter would have
many elements of strength One is his
great ability as eampaigner. He is
one OF the best and most convincing
campaign speakers In Indiana. He can
talk anywhere at any time and on any
subject and he is always able to make
his speech interesting He Is full of
energy and vim He Is a rock ribbed
republican,
Bookwalter is liberal in his Views,
and his friends say that this would be
a great element of strength in case he
should enter the campaign for govern
or. Having been mayor of this city for
two terms. six years in all, he under
stands the needs of a city. He knows
what city government means, and 1t is
pointed out that this would make him
strong in the cities and larger towns.
Rookwalter. too is a good mixer. and
IS at ease under any and all cireufn-
stances.
Bookwalter has received many prom~
Uses of support in case he becomes a
candidate for the nomination for gov
ernor, but ne is holding them off with
the statement that he is not and will
not be candidate.
Bookwaiter would stand well with
union labor. since he has been mem
Der OF the typographical union for
many years, and still holds his union
card.
But while Bookwalter is being talked
of perhaps more than any other man
yet mentioned for the republican nomi-
nation for governor. there are others
who are also possessed of elements of
strength that are making them favo-
rites among a large number of repub-
Leans. Hugh TIL Miller g. Columbus
is one of these. Miller WIS lieutenant
governor while j. Franz Hanly was
governor. but there was no tie between
them in regard to policy. Miller was
acknowledged to be probably the very
best presiding officer that ever pre-
sided over the Indiana senate. He was
absolutely fair and impartial and he
never hesitated to make decision or a
ruling. At both sessions of the legis-
lature in which he presided over the
won the highest esteem of both the re-
publican and democratic members. Such
democrats as Senator's Fleming Slot
senburg Kistler and others showere6
their praises on him for his good work
Miller would be less acceptable to the
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Bookwalter or some other candidate
perhaps, but he would undoubtedly b.
stronger in the country. He is dry
on the liquor question. He is a banke
at Columbus and Is also Interested IL
traction line from Indianapolis t.
Seymour Miller is conceded to be
good business man, and very com
panionable, excellent gentleman. HI
makes friends through his straightfer
ward, honest and honorable manner
and this counts for much these day
with the people
William L. Taylor. former attorne
general is candidate for the nomi
nation. Miller is not-at least he ha
not let 1t be known that he would Xix
to have the place. Miller is not doin
anything toward landing the nomina
ton.
Taylor Is in Europe on vacation tri
and Will not be back until October Q
November. Taylor also has some eie
mehts of strength which would wi
votes. and he will make the next ma
run some to beat him. He was loco
motive fireman in his younger days. H
was born and raised in Lagrange cour
~ and lived on a farm. Taylor is ais
strong with organized labor because
his railroad experience. and in can
paigns he has been for years one of IL
speakers one whom the republican
have depended upon to make speech.
In labor centers of the state. Tayi,
is rich. being quoted here all the ws
from $4,000 900 to $780, 600. but he h;
made every cent of It in business al
In fortunate Investments. He is one
atatecraft and politics. There are mar