Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1918-09-28
Ronald @. Oldham, of Winchester,
Candidate for Leuten-
ant Governor.
Governors Race May Narrow Down
to Contest Between
Black and Cherry.
G. o. p. TIRING OF MORROW.

Ronald C. Oldham, of Win
chester, for three years a member
of the State Election Commission,
announced this week as a candidate
for Lieutenant Governor, subject to
action of the Democratic' party, and
In his platform announcement favors
a business administration and rigid
economy in the conduct of the peo-
pies affairs. Mr.. Oldham's personal
and political experience fit him to
serve as the second highest officer
of the State and, as the presiding
officer of the Senate, he could rem
der material service in enacting laws
for benefit of the people of Ken
lucky. Mr.. Oldham's candidacy
was well received by Democrats
throughout the State and his manly
and brave stand while serving on the
State Election Commission has won
him many supporters.
Lieut.. Gov. James d. Black is the
only one who has announced Off
cially for the Democratic nomination
for Governor, but the entry of Prof.
II. H. Cherry, of Bowling Green, is
expected any day and many of the
leading politicians have already be-
gun lining up for a formidable or
ganization in his behalf. To many
good judges 1t appears that the race
will be between Black and Cherry
and few are taking seriously the
rumor that Percy Haly will shy his
hat in the ring. 1t Is not probable
that Senator Beckham will advise
his old side partner to enter the
contest when the Senator will have
to go before the people the year
following, and then again If Haly
enters the Gubernatorial race 1t
means the withdrawal of Tom Rhea,
who seems to have the nomination
fer Auditor cinched. Democrats feel
that honor and reward are due Mr..
Rhea for his work in the recent
campaign, but do not see why Percy
Haly should muddy the waters at
the present time.
For Secretary OF State Mat 6.
Cohen, the present Commissioner of
Agriculture, will be candidate, and
Ii is rumored that Charles Milliken,
of this city, who would have won
four years ago but for the vote of
his home town, will also try for that /
honor. Prof. v. o. Gilbert, present.
of Public Instruc-S
ton, has also been mentioned as q
for Secretary of State,
while Prof. William p. King, of
Newport, is rumored candidate to
succeed Prof. Gilbert.
Sherman Goodpaster, State Treas
1rer, developed such strength four
years ago that many are mention
ng him as an aspirant for this and
hat State Office, while some say
hat HIS record entities him to enter
he contest for Governor. Attorney
General Charles II. Morris will be a
candidate for reelection, and John
Duffy. OF Hopkinsvilie, Is being
as his opponent, also
Judge Frank Daugherty, of Bards-
own.
Rodman Reenon, Clerk of the
Court of Appeals, will be candi-
late for State Treasurer, but II Is !
he will have bitter opposi- :
ion because Of the rumor that HIS :
andidacy is part of Hays plan to :
control the State Board of Valuation. :
Sid Douthitt will be a candidate
or reelection as Railroad Com :
missioner in the Second district, and :
Turing his term he has won the +
Import of many who were opposed /,
o him four years ago and il would :
ot be surprising to see him go to :
he post without opposition. :
Many new entries are expected in =
he Democratic primary and IL would
ot be surprising TO see some OF thei
older boys now on their way home
ct into the game, and many of the :,
oys from over there have been I
Identified enocgh with party politics ;,
D demand and secure recognition. !.
In the Republican ranks It appears y
hat Ed Morrow's standing candidacy Z
DR. the Republican nomination for q
overnor is beginning to pail on .
ONE of the G.. o. p. and this week Q
was announced that Lieut.. Col. q
I. H. Denhardt. OF Bowling Green. 8
soldier who han served with Z
onor here and In France. will be o
II he announces Morrow G