The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1920-03-20
IN SUPERIOR
SLATED FOR NEXT TUESDAY
Prof. Gillette Expected to Head the List at the Pol-Cv
Treasurer Kane Will Make Big Run-James Duffy Runs
as the Referendum Candidate Of Organized Labor.
Duffy Held Honorary Position Under Konk George Kane
Formerly Was Consistent Union Man-Gilette Has
Fine Labor Record and Is Economic Expert

| When Superior union men 60 to the
primaries on Tuesday, March %, to
nominate their choice for successor to
commissioner O'Hare, they will have at
| least three union men to consider when
they cast their votes.
Of course, there will be James Duffy,
the Union man who won out in the
referendum. His vote was only one
over that of Tom Horrer, but that was
enough to put Mr.. Duffy on the ticket.
Some one drew on his imagination
when he reported that 1900 votes were
cast in the referendum. The Rip-saw
is reliably informed that only 1,774
votes were actually cast. Of those, Mr..
Duffy received 533, Horner 532, Schaf-
err 1926, Todd 2O5, and Brothers 1877.
Something like 3S unions cast votes
and about ten Of them refrained from
taking part in the referendum. Only
about one half of the union men af
filiated with the American Federation
of Labor took part in the referendum.
That organization, through affiliated
crafts, has about $500 votes in the
city. There are about 5000 votes in
all, counting in the railroad unions,
which are not affiliated with the A. F.
Of L.
| It also is estimated that at least 10
per cent. of the votes cast in the refer
endum were by men who are not legal
voters at the polls.
/ AS stated, James Duffy has the Off
ciql endorsement of the labor unions,
heavy asset, if the rank and file
vote in accordance with the referen-
dunn. That outcome will depend on
whether or not Mr. Duffy can satisfy
the rank and file that he will stand for
the high principles that have appealed
to Superior's unions in the past.
Mr.. Duffy's cause is not being helped
by the support of the Weakly Leader,
paper owned and controlled by such
men as Bob hields, Ed. Hanton, Billy
Walsh, the McKeague Brothers, John
E. McCabe and, last but not least, Doc.
Malone.
Mr.. Duffy was supporter and ap-
pointee Of the late mayor Konkel. In
the past, organized labor has been
strong for law and order, the uplift
and high moral endeavor. Thus far,
it has supported mayor Baxter with
an overwhelming vote.
There is much interest to see if the
old regime, with the Weakly Leader as
it's blatant and abusive mouthpiece, can
put Mr.. Duffy across. Mr.. Duffy is
far superior to most Of the Bingoland
bunch that is behind him, but man
must be known by the company he
keeps.
George Kane, the present city treas
urer, has strong following, especially
among the fraternal organizations and
| the union men. Mr.. Kane once was a
consistent union man and many Of his
old associates cannot and will not for
get that fact. They feel and believe
that vote for him will 60 to just as
faithful and able a union man as if
given to Mr.. Duffy. Mr.. Kane has
been an efficient treasurer and he also
has refused to take any part in the
throwing Of mud at mayor Baxter and
the champions of the things for which
mayor Baxter stands. Mr.. Kane de-
serves and will receive a very flatter-
ing vote.
Then there is Jack Crowley, a clean
and able man, who ever has worked
for the betterment of conditions in
and around Superior. Good roads have
been one of his hobbies. Mr.. Crowley
is expected to poll a good vote, espe
cially from certain commercial and in.
dustrial interests. This candidate real
ly is handicapped by being an employe
of the Peoples Telephone company
and, it is feared, a great many will
look with suspicion on, candidate who
runs for office while in the employ of
private public service corporation. If
Mr.. Crowley gets into the finals, it
will be bigger surprise than Judge
Perrin s reversal in the police cases
was to the Bingoland bunch.
Then there is Peter Nagolski, a for
mer saloon keeper Of Polish blood. He
has been endorsed by the Polish ALI
ance and is expected to roll up quite
vote. His candidacy as a whole,
| however, is not taken seriously.
Filing and getting into the field be-
fore James Duffy and having an ex-
| cellent union record, Prof. A. D. 8.
economies and history at the Superior
normal school, is running very strong.
As these lines are written, it looks to
political sbarps of unprejudiced minds
as if Prof. Gillette will roll up the
| biggest vote of all at the primaries.
The very best elements Of Superior
will support Prof. Gillette with enthu-
siasm and determination. Those desir-
ing and demanding cleaner and more
efficient municipal government are
back of him to man. The strong, ef-
fective influence Of the best women of
the city are behind this candidate. A
most aggressive element working with.
out letup for Prof. Gillette consists of
Young people in the city who have
learned to love, trust and honor the
man through contact with him in the
class ROOM
Prominent and iuf1uent;o1 rno~ho,.