Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-09-17
LA TOILETTE WINS
OVER GOV. KOHLER
Landslide Throws Son of
Late Senator and Ticket
Mates into Office.
az the Associated Press.

| BY the Associated Press.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, September IT,
The name La Toilette once again has
evoked a thunderous AYE" from Re
/ publican voters Of Wisconsin.
They nominated Philip F. La Fol-
lette, youngest son of the late Robert
Marion La Toilette, as the Republican
candidate for governor, in Statewide
primary yesterday. His majority may
reach 10000.
Walter j. Kohler, the manufacturer,
who swept into Office two years ago as
a businessman candidate" was swept
out on the La Toilette landslide. The
vote, in 2.625 out Of 1924 precincts,
was: Kohler, 252,o63; La Toilette,
353,349.
Assured Of Election.
La Toilette, assured by unbroken
precedent of election this Fall, will join
| his brother in public ONCE to add a
new chapter to the La Toilette tradi-
ton. The brother, Robert, jr., is
United States Senator from Wisconsin.
He fought side by side with Philip in
the campaign.
The younger La Toilette, only 80
years old, successfully surmounted the
criticism that he was too young and too
inexperienced. His fight was to sup
which split the Republican party in
Wisconsin nearly 80 years ago.
AS leader of the Progressive -Republi-
cans, he carried on the battle with the
CONSERVATIVES" whose candidate Koh-
Ter was
Hoover Linked with KohIer.
He was charged with fomentinr
dynasty; with being a demagogue; with
stirring up discomfort His answer was
a repeated demand that the State vote
out Kohler as a member Of the ad-
ministration group which he held re-
Sponsible for unemployment and the
business depression. President Hoover
was linked with Kohler in RESPONSE
bility by Progressive leaders.
Farmers and workingmen alike in
dorsed his declarations. He carried a
large part Of the labor vote, though
Kohler had been conceded an equal
chance. The rural districts. which more
than once voted "old Bob into office,
responded with consistent majorities
Koh1er Is a millionaire. Which shall
rule, man or money!" was the question
posed by La Toilette supporters
Shock head waving. fists shaking,
Phil" went through the campaign like
a thunderbolt.
Running Mates Win.
Gov Kohler used his airpIane to
travel from town to town. The crowds
that came to greet him so nearly equal
ed those Of La Toilette that few persons
were willing 10 predict his defeat
Not only did La Toilette sweep every
thing before him, but his running mates
in the official cabinet apparently did
likewise. Soft-spoken sol" Levitan,
who gave the only bright touch to an
otherwise grim campaign, was renomi-
mated for State treasurer the fifth time.
In congressional races results re-
manned in doubt, although at least FIVE
Progressives were assured of renomi-
nation. They are Henry Allen Cooper
Of Racine, Hubert H. Peavey of Wash
burn, James A. Frear of Hudson,
Charles A. Kading of Watertown and
George j. Schneider of Appleton.
Charles E. Hammersley, Democratic
candidate for Governor, was unopposed,
as was the rest Of his slate. The Demo-
Gratis are the minority party in Wiscon-
sin and although their votes have not
been totaled, it is expected to be be-
tween $4,000 and 10000.
Three in House Likely to Lose.
Three new faces in the Wisconsin
congressional delegation appeared likely
today as late returns added emphasis to
switch in voting sentiment
The net change appeared to be a
gain of two for the vets. The pro-
gressives gained one over the conserV-
alive faction of the Republican party.
Representative Merlin Hull, seventh
district. apparently lost to Gardner
Withrow, wet Progressive. The eighth
district polling indicated that E. E.
Browne, dry Progressive, would be re-
placed by Gerald Boileau of Wausau,
wet Progressive. The sixth district,
where all the candidates opposed pro-
hibition, saw the evident victory OF
Phil Lehner, a Progressive, over w. j
Campbell of Oshkosh. The election was
| for the unexpired term Of the late
/ Elnriara Iarnnert and for a new term.