New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1916-04-26
WORKS ISlNRACB
FOR G0YBRN0RSHIP:
FORMER BLUE EARTH SENATOR
WILL SEEK DEMOCRATIC
NOMINATION..
WIDE ACQUAINTANCE IN STATE
SHOULD BRING SUCCESS TO
PARTY.

Urged by his thousands of friends in
every part of the state, Hon. S. D.
Works has been prevailed upon to file
for the Democratic nomination for
governor of Minnesota and he will no
doubt receive the nomination of his
party with practically unanimous ac-
claim. He will be the candidate to
| oppose the present incumbent, the Sue
cessor to the late Governor Hammond.
Although there are many prominent
Democrats in Minnesota who would be
suitable not only as candidates OF great
party, but would make splendid execu-
tive officials, there is none so peculiarly
fitted for the office as is Mr.. Works.
His services in the legislative and execu-
tive departments of the state have given
him opportunity to gain an insight into
the needs of the state and its people,
given to but few. Politically, he has
always been a consistent supporter of
Democratic candidates and principles.
During his long residence in Mankato he
gained recognition as force in his party
which could not be overlooked and in
1906 he was elected to the state senate
from Blue Earth county, proved himself
worthy and qualified for the position,
that caused his reelection four years
years later.
During the period of his service in the
upper house of the state legislature Mr..
Works was one of the most active, useful
and influential members of that body
and no member of the senate had more
to do with the shaping of Legislation than
he. Although a member of the minority
party his abilities were recognized by
the then presiding officer by appointing
him on the most important committees
of that body, among them on the rail
road and finance committees.
When he entered upon his second term
in the senate he was the recognized
leader of the Democratic wing and the
personal spokesman of the late Governor
Johnson and as such was responsible fol
the enactment of nearly all of the
measures advocated by the party and
administration.
His services as legislator for eight
years brought him into close touch with
all of the affairs of the state government
and there is no man in public life today
who is more familiar or who takes a
greater interest in the needs and re-
quirements of the state and it's people.
From the very time when he entered
politics he became figure that COM
manded the respect of the voters. Dur
ing the campaigns of Governors johnson
and Hammond he not only took an
active part as speaker in all parts of
the state, but became a power at the
state headquarters of the party. His
advice was sought by the candidates and
the clean open campaigns conducted by
the two successful Democratic candidates
bear witness of his abilities. Although
he could have had almost any position
from the late Governor johnson for the
asking and could have filled any of them
with as great if not greater ability than
did the appointees, he preferred to re-
main in the background until he was
urged by Gov. Hammond to take charge
OF the Insurance department of the state,
which position required the services of a
leveEheaded business man and a man of
force and character. AS such official he
has served the state with marked ability
and fidelity.
Mr.. Works is deeply interested in the
growth and prosperity. of the state.
Naturally public spirited, his desire fer
the highest development of the common
wealth Of which he is citizen, is re-
inforced by the large business interests
he holds within the state He is a heavy
landholder in Northern Minnesota and
is financially interested in number of
concerns in different parts of the state.
He has been useful citizen in his other
public capacities and he will bring to the
governors chair the respect and adj
miration OF the members of every party
or faction.