The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1913-04-05
w. e. McENEN, MAYOR OF DULUTH.

The Labor World in behalf of w. E. McEwen takes
this opportunity to thank the good voters of the city
of Duluth for eecng him at Tuesdays election
It hard fight Every inch of ground con-
tested from the beginning until the last precinct
heard from Wednesday evening, and then Mr. McEwens
opponents declined to gracefully submit to the will Of
the people.
They now threaten to contest the election We well
come contest We morally satisfied that a
recount will show that Mr.. McEwen elected by a
larger plurality than the returns indicate.
No candidate for public office supported
by loyal and self sacrificing group of 1t
was not necessary to expend single dollar for personal
work done in Mr.. McEwens behalf Had the campaign
continued another week he would have been elected
much larger plurality. His big strength developed dur
much larger plurality His big strength developed
ing the last few days before election.
The good people of Duluth were with him. The
precincts that voted against the initiative referend
provision in the charter last Spring and against
commission form of government also voted against
McEwen.
Every special interest in the city against him.
The brewery precincts least the precincts said
to be controlled by brewery influence, piled up big
majortes against him. group of saloon keepers
organized into the "loya liberty league" were united
against McEwens election In spite of this he received
larger vote than any other candidate for mayor.
No man ever entered public office in Duluth freer
from pledges and from the influences that thrive
the expense of the people than will Mr.. McEwen. He
proposes be mayor of all the people city. He
will give clean administrations; the law will be en-
forced; favoritism will be aboshed efficiency will
promoted, for his mark has been set to attain the
highest ideals in local government for the people.
We hereby pledge ourself to the people of Duluth
that will be their side in every issue. The
human side of government will be developed with it's
business side. He will strive prepare the way for
better social conditions surroundings for
our men and women, and boys and girls.
A ceaseess will be conducted against vice
wherever it exists Men who live profits vice
will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law
forts will be made to tear down the walls that now
seem to impede the growth and development of
and constructive administrative policy will be
serve the interest of all the people, irrespective
There be question about the result of the
election. The friends of Mr. Prince cannot go behind
the returns without the of the city
clerk must issue certificate of election Mr. McEwen
based the returns be by council
next Monday evening.
On April 18th Mr. McEwen will be mayor in fact
and will be up to the contestants to he
has not been elected 1t will be merry fight we
will play our part in it, and will play it like man.
But we ask the good people of this city who gave US
such handsome vote Tuesday last to by and
see that we are given square deal.
10 the friends of good government who gave us
such generous support during the campaign and on
election day. we extend our grateful thanks. We
promise to live up to every ideal expected of u.s.
In any event. whatever the outcome, we pledge our
self to continue in the fight for municipal ownership
and for more human and cleaner government.
Again thank you.