The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1918-06-01
DULUTH PRESS MISREPRESENTS
HIM, CHARGES LINDBERCH
'onpartisan League Candidate for Governor Issues
Public Statement After Being Refused
Permission to Speak in City.
c. \. Lindbergh, candidate for the

c. \. Lindbergh, candidate for the
epublican nomination for governor
Minnesota, had a unique expert
nee for a Republican this week in
lis strong Republican bailiwick. He
as not permitted to speak in Du-
18th. After renting three different
alls influence was brought to bear
their owners and all contracts
ere cancelled.
or course Mr.. Lindbergh did no.
ire very much about speaking in
ice of the opposition to him. So long
$ the people in other parts Of the
late are made acquainted with the
act that an audience was denied him
l Duluth, it will make the best kind
politics for him. If Mr.. Lindhergh
; nominated for governor at the
rimary election his success wilt
ate from the night the Shriners
enied him the use of their Auditor
I'm, the former Armory building
nee a free forum owned by the peo-
lie.
We can see the publicity depart
lent of the Nonpartisan league
'orking overtime now, grinding out
opy to be circulated among the peo-
lie south of the Mason and Dixon
ne in Minnesota advising them what
as done to their candidate, Mr.. Lind
ergh, in this "burrow of the great
teel trust" It was the worst piece
asinine politics ever played here.
t was playing into the hands of the
Jonpartisan league. 1t was the kind
politics Mr. Lindbergh wanted to
Ave played.
Mr. Lil4tlbergh left Duluth for the
win Cities Wednesday. Before leav-
1g the city he issued the following
tatement to the people of Duluth:
Closing halls to me in Duluth did not
urprse me. The public gets most
E its detailed information from the
ublic press. When the press goes
-rong, it causes some readers to go
---rong also.
The Duluth News Tribune and some
Their papers have a habit of publish
lg falsehoods about me. If the Trib-
ne was believed by those in charge
t. the halls, then they might feel jus
fled in refusing me the halls. am
urpriSed. however, that any we'll in
,rmed persons should take the Trib-
ne seriously in this matter. Let us
onsider a few of the Tribune's mis-
~ In several Of the Tribune issues, it
aved the way for an excuse to have
,e hall closed. 1t made false and
icious statements concerning what
ave said and written. 1t Intention.
lily quoted me as having said and
'rltten things that I never said, wrote
r thousht It knowingly, falsely
onds, the Red Cross and other aids,
nd by adroit insinuation the Tribune
ought to make the readers believe
nat l had not aided in either.
The Tribune editors have for a long
me had kno..'s.i" that have aided
each and all Of the issues of Lib
rty Bonds by encouraging everybody.
ifferent means of supporting the gov
rnment l do not state this seeking
lg credit for it. because I do not be-
eve in any person parading his or
err patriotism or loyalty. Loyalty is
resumed, and more Fortunately still
general and no trust can corner
,,yalty by wrapping, the Stars and
tripes around its particular trust. The
te purpose to mislead and deceive the
ubl1c is certain. Its editors know
etter than it's columns disclose.
When, our country entered the war
was. because of a railway accident,
onflned to a hospital. Immediately
hen | had gained my strength, l Ct
ered TO Governor Burnquist my serv-
:es in connection with work necessary
support the government, and asked
salary. To this offer the governor
nsWered by personals letter of which
re following is an exact copy, to-wit:
State of Minnesota,
ExecutlVe Department. St. Paul.
j. A. A. Burn4uist, Governor.
May IS, 1917.
Hon G. A. Lndbergh,
Little Falls, Minnesota.
Ny dear Congressman:-
> Permlt me to thank you most sin
ere!y for your offer of service in con-
ection with the war. | appreciate
realty your Willingness to COOPERATE.
Very truly yours,
~. A. A. BURNQUIST."
All this MISREPRESENTATION in a part
the press about me. every one ought
know is mere political scheme, and
because have been fighting the
interests which have beer
reylng upon the people. They know
lat l intend to continue that fight till
oe people secure their rights
I never have and never will address