Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-01-12
PAID ADVERTISEMENT

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authorized b and irserted in behalf of Griff
| Thomas, Hurry, Wis. Amount 70 be paid 81 Is
To the Citizens and Voters of Iron and
Villas Counties
Having been requested by citizen of
this Assembly district to inform him of
my views on the question as to whether
or not the power should be given the
governor OF Wisconsin to appoint u. s.
Senator to succeed the late Hon. Paul o.
Husting, and as have formed such an
opinion, and believe that since | am a
candidate for election to the office of as
semblyman for the Iron-Vilas counties
district, that the people have RICH. to
know what that opinion is, | take this
opportunity of informing him and all
others of this district what that opinion
| is.
First of all let me say: l was born in
the city of Oshkosh. in this state, and have
lived all of my life in it: came to this
county in 1887 and have resided here
since that time.
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means, and stand behind my Government
the present crisis and shall in all
things that it stands for.
have seen in the press that the State
of Wisconsin is called the traitor state,
do not believe that statement to be
true and think it ought to be branded as
lie as quickly and conclusively as is
| possible. and know of no better way
than to submit the question to the voters
of Wisconsin, and think an election for
United States Senator on such an issue
will bring out the sentiment of the peo-
pie of Wisconsin, and especially under
existing circumstances, in a manner that
will leave no doubt as to whether or not
we of Wisconsin are loyal to our govern
ment or traitors.
have no patience with people who ad-
vance as reason for appointment of a
Senator that it will cost too much money
for an election, and would ask-Since
when has the State of Wisconsin based
her honor on money basis?
Persons who advance such an excuse
should be more careful in other things
that cost us much money for special ell
ections if they wish to get by with that
argument.
Unless can be shown something that
| am unaware of now and | should be
elected to represent your district, it is
my intention to vote NO on the PROPOSE
ton to give the governor power to ap.
point a successor to the late Senator
Husting.
The people of Wisconsin can be trusted
to protect the honor she so proudly pro-
claims, and think it is as safe with the
people as it with the usual run of profes-
sional politicians.
Should any question concerning the
present forestry conditions which exist in
Northern Wisconsin, land which main
tain is unfair to the people of this section
of the state) be submitted. l shall be
pleased to give my best efforts in correct
ing such evils as exist and shall welcome
advice and assistance from my district in
getting these questions settled fairly to
ALL
If elected to the Office of Assemblyman
shall try to the best of my ability to
represent the district honestly and fairly
to all, and give the administration all the
help in my power in assisting our Gov
eminent in the present crisis, but reserve
the right to vote as my conscience dic7
tates. GRIFFITH THOMAS,
Candidate for Member of Assembly