The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-16

The progressives do not like the can
didates forced upon them by the elimi-
majors nj the stalwarts do not like
the idea of Hanna and a few others
nominating themselves. AS a result
there is likely to be a new lineup and
q completely new state ticket placed in
the field. The new ticket will be COM
posed of men from both wings of the
republican party and, judging from the
character of men selected for this new
slate, there will be plenty of support
for all of them from the republican
party as a whole.
For instance, Norman B. Black of
Grand Forks, is slated to head the
ticket as a candidate for governor. MI.
Black a been manager of The Grand
Forks Times and is the idol of the
newspaper men of the state, having
been recently reelected president of
the State Editorial association by
unanimous choice. He would be a
splendid campaigner and a vote getter.
His candidacy would receive enthusi-
astic support from both wings Of the
rarity.
James J. Foley, the we'll known and
popular writer, is expected home from
California shortly, and his name has
been put forth as the logical candidate
for lieutenant governor.
Nash for MiIler's Place.
For attorney general, Dudley l..
Nash of Minot, has been selected. His
record as states attorney of Ward
county for four years has been little
short of phenomenal. His ability as a
lawyer is recognized over the entire
state. While Andrew Miller, the in
cumbent and candidate for a third
term, is considered strong, Nash could
defeat him. Miller has been flirting
with the stalwarts since his candidacy
for the governorship was frosted by
the insurgents and is not in good
standing with either wing Of the party.
His open support of John Burke for
governor two years ago also hurt him
with both wings OF the party. Miller
refused to abide by the results of the
primaries. and repudiated the repub-
lican candidate to support Burke, thus
deserving those who were on the same
ticket with him.
Walt Taylor, insurance commission
er, is also in disfavor. Warren A.
Stickely, who for several years pub
lished The Kenmare Journal, is slated
for Taylor's opponent. Stick as he
is Familiarity known, has worked I'M
tiringly for the republican party and
has never asked anything for him
self. He asks nothing now, but there
is a well developed boom for him.
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selected to oppose W. c. Gilbreath as
commissioner of agriculture and labor.
Senator Talcott is one of the big farm
ers of the state. He is pouIar, cap-
able and dependable.
Henry on the Slate.
For secretary Of state, Capt. Frank
S. Henry Of Valley City will probably
be on the new lineup. Henry made
the run two years ago and it is be-
lieved he is the best available candi-
date for the office. Olson will have no
opposition for state treasurer.
Several candidates have been sug-
gested for other state Offices, and
doubtless the lineup viii be completed
by May 1. This will give the new
ticket practically two months in which
TO make III campaign before the pri-
maries.
The Democratic Situation.
The decision by the supreme court
unfolding the law which provides for
each voter designating his party aff1Ii-
alton has thrown CONSERVATION into
the democratic ranks. 1t has been as
serted that the democrats would throw
much Of their strength to Buchanan
at the primaries. But now that they
cannot vote republican tickets at the
primaries, they may attempt to force
Burke into the race again. Hellstrom,
who Is acknowledged as Burke's per-
sonal candidate, cannot generate any
enthusiasm. He probably will not ever
! file as candidate. For some reason
Burke and other leaders do not take
kindly to the candidacy OF Jones of
Rock Jones is a good fighter, has
ability as a speaker and canpaigner,
and it is feared that If he gets into
the race with his usual vim he will be
nominated and come to be recognized