The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-07
DEMOCRATS MEET HERE
Continued From page One.

Minckler Of Knox, oliver Knudson of
Michigan, Sen. Wesley c. Mcdowell
of Marion, National Committeeman
Bruegger OF Williston, e. !. Arm-
strong of Willow City, Fred Mclean.
George W. Williston and State Chair
man Macarthur.
There was a good deal of specula-
ton in the lobbies this morning as
to who will be the choice of the demo-
Gratis of the state for governor-Jones,
Hellstrom, Mcdowell or Knudson.
1t is known that Knudson has been
prominently mentioned for the Mons
ination at the June primaries for sew
eral weeks and that petitions are now
being circulated for him by his
friends in various sections of the
state. The name Of Senator Mcdowell
was quite seriously suggested for the
gubernatorial nomination about q
year ago, soon after the close of the
legislative session and Mcdowell stock
continued to rise until the senator
himself put a quietus On the matteri
by stating that he would not be 8
candidate under any circumstances.
However, yesterday his name was
again brought out and was talked OF
seriously in democratic circles in the
city. 1t is felt he would be one OF
the strongest candidates in the field
this year. Though it is known that
he will not be willing candidate, it
is rumored in certain circles that
sufficient pressure may be brought to
bear upon him to induce him to con-
sent to run.
What Mcdowell Said.
Il don't expect to run for governor
and 1t seems to me much of this gos-
sip about me is useless said Senator
Mcdowell to a Forum representative
this morning. ITO run for such an
Office would naturally mean the neg
lect Of my business to a certain
tent and that l can't afford to do.
just now
Neither is oliver Knudson an active
this morning stated to The Forum
representative that lie Tas not con-
sidering running at all.
"The rumor about Senator Mcdowell
may be true" he said, 'but / am not
a candidate and shall not be"
Yet 1t is a matter of common
knowledge that petitions for MT.
Knudson are being circulated in diff
ferent cities in the state and that
democratic voters of Fargo have been
asked to sign the Knudson petitions
which are in circulation on the city
streets.
Minekler for Congress.
One OF the congressional aspirants
who arrived on deck early this morn
ing is j.. A. Minckler of Knox. can.
didate for congress in the Second dis
trict. 1t was reported yesterday that
s. j. Doyle OF Darlington would have
a clear field in the Second district,
but Mr.. Minckler is an aggressive
candidate who has his petitions out
and it is understood will receive a..
heavy vote in the northern tier Of
counties Of the district.
County Democrats.
The meeting of the Cass county
democratic central committee at the
Metropole hotel early this morning.
called by County Chairman George w.
Wilkinson, was not largely attended.
But little business was transacted
and after the appointment of a COM
mittee to bring out candidates on the,
county ticket for the June primary
election, an adjournment was taken!
until 5 o'clock this afternoon at the.
Metropole.
The committee appointed this morn.
ing comprises e. M. Van Arnam. i.
w. McHose, R. b, Blakemore, George
w. Wilkinson n Denis M. Lynch, an
of Fargo.