The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1913-02-19
JUDGE FIGHT WON By ONE VOTE
a. N. crowel, Socialist, Only Man Of
Party Elected to Fill an
Office.
GIBBONS MAY ASK FOR RECOUNT
Fight in the Different Wards Was
Not Close Enough to Be
.ss@ Interesting.

: According to the official figures by
City Clerk George Stein, the follow
ing officers were elected, and by these
plurality: a :-~.,
Mayor-William McCuaig, plural
ity, Sc. .zs$#E.'a.;.
Municipal judge-A. M. Crowell,
plurality, 1. il. ~ RI. 3......
City Clerk-George Stein, no op-
position. I'll s,.
City Treasurer-Geo. W. Rhea,
plurality, 1858. = .i'-..
.Alderman-at-large-R. F. Murphy,
plurality, 80. ......,
City Assessor-T. E. Lloyd, plural
ity, 1853.
Alderman, First Ward-John Mo-
berg, majority, III. '@
Alderman, Second Wards. G.
Bailey, majority, 80. 80
Alderman, Third Ward. Bisiar,
majority IL. T. =. ,7.1- +.
!. Alderman, Fourth Ward-C. G..
Crippen, majority, 49,. +,
VIM. McCuaig, mayor-elect was CIV
en- a handsome endorsement by the
voters Of Bemtdji.f his home ward EiY-
ing him d plurality Of sc votes. Mr.
McCuaig is fortv-eight years OF age
and has resided in Bemidji for the
past fourteen years. He conducts
store on Third street. He
was member Of the city council for
two years, representing the First
ward on that body. ~.
:. "Who is going to be Chief Of Po-
lice?" When asked this question, Mr..
McCuaig had this to say, II have CIV
en- this subject little. if any study, I
have made no promises to anyone,
and at this time have really no idea
who will head the police force. As
to my plans in conducting the Office
to which / have been elected, will
say that nothing definite has been
arranged. I am, however, contem-
plating laying plans and outlining
course to pursue. The people Of Be-
midi, trust, will have no cause to
regret having honored me by elect
ing me chief executive Of this city. I
shall do everything to give this city
an administration and a police force
that will be credit to the town"
Gibbons May Contest.
Attorney John Gibbons, who missed
being elected Judge Of the munich
pal court by one vote, 1t is rumored.
may ask for recount. When asked
toda what he would do In sthe
matter, he said, Really, I have given
this matter no serious thought. I
cannot say at this time whether
will take steps to effect a recount. It
is a matter that should prefer to
give some consideration"
Friends of Mr.. Gibbons are Of the
opinion that before the election of
municipal judge is entirely settled.
that recount will have been effect
ed. They believe that one. vote is not
enough difference to let the matter
stand as found by the count OF the
election judges.
Crowel is Satisfied.
A. NJ. Crowell, on his way to his
Office this morning, received congrat-
ulations from friends and apparent
~ seemed satisfied with the results
as to the outcome Of the Judge fight.
When asked If he thought that a re-
count would be made with regard TO
his election he said, 81 am satisefid
with the outcome. believe, that
should a recount be made it would be
found that no mistakes were made in
my favor. Should any have occurred,
/ am OF the opinion that my plurality
would be increased instead Of de-
creased.
Mr.. Crowell was Of q jovial
mood this morning, and greeted his
friends with q CHEEKY smile and
warm handshake. At almost every
step he took, going down Beltrami
avenue. he was accosted by the re-
mark. aGood morning judge" Among
those who congratulated the judge
elect was L. g. Pendergast. who said.
q am glad to be able to congratulate
you.
The result 81 yesterdays election
1Coafisss1 . - 80.