The Glenwood post., 1920-08-14
Nicholson Slightly in Lead Of
Schuyler, With Means
as Third Man
TH0Rs0N FOR AUDITOR

publican state assembly in a one day
session tosay designated candidates for
nomination at the September primaries
for Unitel States senator. presidential
electors and all state officers, Endorsed
the record IF .ne state Republican a l.
mlnistration and the Republican cen
grcss and adjourned
IN the l'."ciral contest of IL, lay
Samuel ID. Nichols n. Lcadyill, and
Denver banker, led in the race for
United States senator over Attorney
Karl c. Schuyler and Former Lieuten
ant Colonel Rice W. Means All three
were designated to go on the primary
ballot by the following vote: Nichol-
son. 4lS; Schuyler, All; Means, LOG.
Other designations were.
For governor-Oliver H. Shoup, in
cumbent, unopposed.
For secretary of state-Carl S. NIL
hken, Denver newspaper man, unop-
posed.
Stephen, incumbent, 451; Earl Cooley,
Trinidad, 217; Moses Lewis, fremont,
1877; James c. Starkweather, Denver,
10Y.
For state auditor-Harry f. Mulnix'
Denver, 44Th: J. 4. Moorehead, Boul-
der, Dol; Ollie Thorson, Glenwood III
For state treasurer = Arthur NJ
stong, Alamosa, incumbent, 274. f. B..
wfclls, Pueblo, 64e. 49,
For attorney general Victor F..
Keyes. incumbent. unopposed.
For superintendent of public instruc-
tions-Dr. May T. Bigelow, Denver
1921; Miss Katherine Craig, Denver,
1897
Judge, state supreme court-.Iames
f. Garrigues, Greeley, $50; Judge
Greeley W. Whitford, Denver district
court, 405.
Regents State University, four year
term, two to be elected-Former State
senator Frank Means, Saguache county
$50; George l.. Cannon, Denver. 4Sa;
Tom H. Wilkinson, Denver, former re-
gent, 497.
Regents, six year term, two to be
elected-George McCarrol, Arapahoe
1853; Earl w Haskins, La Junta county
727; Oscar +. Fowler, Denver, 671A.
Regent, two year term, one to- be ell
ccted-Mrs. Foss Leedham, Denver,
$50: Clark G. Mitchell, Denver, 4so.
Presidential electors, six highest to
20 on ballot unopposedMrs. Anna VOL
colt, Bent county, 1913; William Kin
caid, Huerfano, ISL; +. D. Catln,
Montrose, 433; Mrs. Mary c. Bailey,
Denver, 5s5; Mrs. Spencer Penrose,
Colorado Springs. 657.
Ten per cent vote was necessary for
designation
Something of sensation was caused
when Mr.. Means came to the platform
to place his name in nomination. Pre-.
viouAy Mr.. Schuyler had been NOM
mated by Henry McAllister, Jr., Of
Denver, and an ovation from the Den
yer delegation followed. The upstate
crowd cheered when Mr.. Nicholson was
placed before the convention by Judge
N. Walter Dixon, Of Denver.
Mr. Means declared he would not
ask friend to come before the assemb-
" and eulogize him. "Friends nave
asked me why I want to be United
States senator, he said. "T will tell yol
why. It is because overseas ] got a
new conception of my duties as an Am
erican citizen. ] returned seeking an
opportunity to serve my nation. my
state and my fellow men,"
He gave a description Of the battle
of the Argonne- Mouse which brought
tears to the eyes of women delegates.
Continuing, he said.
ri looked into that cold, gray
French sky. It seemed pitiless. The
urge came upon me to dedicate myself
to service that 30 awful sacrifice
should not be in vain. :. . I return
cd to America with that conception Of
Americanism which was held by virtu-
ally all ex-service men. An Americanism
which says to those who do not like
this country and our government iii
You don't like it, get out, and II you
DON'T get out We II kick you out 7"
His nomination was seconded by W.