The weekly tribune and the Cape County herald. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1918, 1917-03-01
HIRSCH ANNOUNCES
APPROXIMATIONS
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men on whom | feel that | can rel,
to loyalty assist me in the discharg
of my duties and in promoting tn
general welfare of the city.
In conclusion l desire to state tina
my highest ambition, if elected, vii
be to give the people an administra
tion that shall stand for efficiency ant
thOroughness in the conduct of all de
partments, for integrity in its deal
iEgs, for exact justice to all, poor o.
men, weak or strong; for the stric
enforcement of the city's rights apo
for the Encouragement of all thing.
that may benefit our community; ant
| guarantee that every citizen who
may have business with the city gov
eminent shall be accorded a courteous
and respectful hearing.
simultaneously with the platform
Judge Hirsch issued letter in which
he explains why he accepted the nomi-
nation. He says he resisted the re-
quests of his friends for long time
showing that the acceptance would
mean the sacrifice of his personal af-
fairs, but finally decided that as a
good business man with the interests
Of the city at heart could not reject
the appeal. The letter says:
After protesting and resisting the
solicitation of many friends for the
last two weeks to become a candidate
foc mayor, have finally consented
10 DO SO afte.' being presented with
oetItion from :. large number of repre-
sentative citizens pledging their sup
port and active influence towards my
election. AS business man with the
interests of the city deeply at heart,
| felt that l could not refuse such
an appeal, although its acceptance
would involve serious personal sacri-
fees.
Our city is now growing very rapid
~ and duties of mayor are annually
becoming heavier and more exacting
but if elected | propose to spare Meth
ar time nor labor that the affairs OF
the city shall be conducted vigorously,
efficiently and independently OF all
selfish interests, private or corporate.
Our continued increase in population
and wealth will depend largely upon
our future industrial development. To
the end that such development may BE-
encouraged and promoted, l desire to
work in harmony and cooperation
With the officials of the Commercial
Club.
Another important duty l consider
to be the welcoming and entertaining
IF visitors who might be induced to
select our city as their home and to !
establish factories or other plants that |
would provide. employment for more
abor
! should endeavor to have the or
linance taxing fire insurance COM
panies amended so that still further
reduction of rates may be possible.
In regard to the fire department ! !
should favor the addition of new
luty by which one member of the force
should give at least half day each
week to the inspection of the build
ngs of the city with the object of de
,reasing the danger of fire.
I approve the following organiza-
ions as among the best assets Of the
.ity and should encourage and assist
hem in every possible way.
The Civic Improvement Association.
The Public Library.
The Commercial Club.
The Cemetery Associations.
The Provident Association.
The following are the candidates to
makes the race for the various cleo
i've offices on the 'Hirsch ticket:
Will Hirsch, mayor.
George H. Meyer, collector.
J. P. Fristoe, police Judge.
J. H. Price, chief of police.
John |. Sample, city attorney.
Joseph u. Shy, city assessor.
NJ. G. Bender, city treasurer.
DR.. E. C. Schuchert, councilman first
Yard.
G. W. Setback eoupeilnan second
rard.
w. T. Ruff, councilman third ward.
J. f. Miller, councilman fourth
-ard.