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April 29, 1920 THE NORTHMAN 14 I ON THE POLITICAL HORIZON ] A view of the national field gives ' whether he should hold to the end of no indication of marked advantage ! the governorship term or the office be gained by any of the candidates. All filled at the next following election. are developing strength and support. The state supreme court decided that When General Wood cut oif his cam Olcott should hold to the end of the paign tour to report for duty when term which leaves the office of sec the strike situation was threatening retary of state to be filled at the some of the foreign language news coming election. There are several papers came out with the announce | aspirants from different parts of the ment that he was out of the race, state and the contest for the nomina which is a fair example of the un tion shows signs of warming up. worthiness of an element of the Fred Lockley, the wellknown news foreign language press—lending itself paper man has shied his chapeau into to deception and cheap political the ring. Sam Koser, acting secre trickery. Johnson is showing some tary of state, is a candidate for the strength in the East as well as the office. Henry J. Schulderman, state West. Senator Poindexter is coming corporation commissioner is also an to Oregon soon, so his private sec aspirant to the position. retary announces, and will make a Fred G. Buchtel, chairman of the vigorous campaign in this state. Public Service Commission of Oregon, Herbert Hoover, through the efforts is a candidate to succeed himself on of his local campaign manager 0. C. the board, on the slogan of construc Leiter, is developing support that may tive business administration in the Republican Candidate be an influential factor for the former public’s interest. Among the achieve food administrator. ments of Mr. Buchtel’s administration * * * are the adjustment of apple rates, Present indications are that the resulting in a saving of more than a PLATFORM—My Record as contest for United States senator quarter of a million dollars to the eventually take first place in fruit industry; a reduction of the Constable your Guaranty for will point of interest. In the Republican rates on road building materials, net Sheriff. primaries, Robert Stanfield, known all ting a saving to the state in its road along the line as "Bob”, is fast com building program of more than Paid Advertising by John Johnson. ing to be called “Fighting Bob” Stan $100,000; and thé elimination of field, appears to have practically a many dangerous grade crossings and clear field for the nomination. Bob campaign to minimize traffic hazards. was formerly a resident of the eastern Mr. Buchtel’s activities for more cars part of the state but is now a resident for Oregon’s industries and lumber of Portland. An apponent, hailing shippers brought beneficial results from the southern part of the state, and the recent victory for the people is reported in the field, but in the Pacific Telephone and Tele seers say that his chances are not graph Company ease resulted not such as to cause concern at this time. only in a marked reduction of the What the future will bring is, Burleson telephone rates, and the of course, another thing. Mr. Stan elimination of toll charges at many field is one of the successful busi points, but in a refund of approxi ness men of the state. He was a can mately $150,000 to patrons of the didate before the Oregon electorate company. * * * two years ago when Mr. McNary, our In county politics interest centers junior senator, demonstrated his popularity, by being nominated and on the offices of sheriff and district subsequently elected. Mr. Stan attorney. The contest for sheriff field’s frank and open methods of gives strong indications of narrow campaigning and the loyal spirit he ing down between Mark W. Peterson, showed at the close of the Primary, who has served two terms as con which prompted him to give his op stable, and the present incumbent, ponent active and effectual support Thos. M. Hurlburt, who is standing in the campaign, gained for him the for the third consecutive term. Other admiration of McNary’s-friends, who contestants for the Republican nomi nation are John E. Cullison and P. J. now are rallying to his standard. The Democratic contest for the Simmons. For district attorney Walter Evans senatorial nomination will probably bring out more of a display of fire is out for re-election on his record. works. Our stalwart senior senator, Judge John McCourt, who was Geo. E. Chamberlain is seeking re appointed to the bench in Depart election and a split has developed in ment 6 of the circuit court of Mult Now Presiding Judge the Democratic camp. The disaffect nomah county on the death of Judge ed element headed by some of the C. U. Gantenbein last winter is in the REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE most prominent democrats in the race for nomination at the primary state and county are openly cam election. His opponent is Boon FOR paigning for Mr. Starkweather, Cason, a member of the local bar. asserting that he more truly repre In Department 1 of the District sents the Oregon Democracy. It will Court there are five candidates, Jas. be interesting to watch the progress F. Alexander, an ex-service man, is of events, but eventually the contest making a vigorous campaign. Among DEPARTMENT NO. 6 for the United States senatorship his four competitors, is Judge J. W. will, in all probability, be between Bell, who has held the judgeship two MULTNOMAH COUNTY “Bob" Stanfield and Chamberlain or terms. Starkweather. (Paid Advertisement) In Department 2, where Judge Jos. Congressman C. N. (Pat) McArthur H. Jones now holds court, two ambi is a candidate for re-election and will tious and rising young attorneys are opposed at the primaries by making a vigorous canvass, Richard %0NSAVINGS be Eugene Smith, who claims labor H. Deich and F. G. McDougal. In Individual,Commercial support, and Tom Sweeney, a war this particular department there is and Savings Accounts veteran who anticipates the support a pronounced public sentiment that invited. of ex-service men, as he has pledged the voters will make a change. A Bank for everybody himself to support the interests of his Martin W. Hawkins, a worthy BROADWAY BANK compatriots on legislation pending in young service man who was appointed BROADWAY and STARK Congress. The democrats have the to the Judgship by the Governor, is opportunity of presenting a woman standing for re-election. His . oppo for this important position,. Dr. nent is W. B. Kauffman. Esther Pohl Lovejoy being an aspi There are five contending for the rant. Dr. Lovejoy saw war service nomination for county commissioner in France with the Red Cross. UNDERTAKERS AND on the republican ticket. A. A. Muck, * * * incumbent, is contending for re EMBALMERS When the death of Governor Withy- election. He has strong opposition Lady Assistant. combe last year brought Secretary of in E. N. Wheeler, a business man of 220 Third Street State Ben W. Olcott- to the guberna the highest repute, and Chas. S. Corner of Salmon Portland, Oregon chair the question . arose Rudeen, John E. Kelly and G. B. V______ ____________ _____ ■ _______________ - L y torial Mark W. Peterson Thos. M. For Sheriff Hurlburt REPUBLICAN FOR SHERIFF (Paid Advertisement) JUDGE JOHN McCOURT Boon Cason FOR Circuit Judge Holman Undertaking Co, CIRCUIT JUDGE DEPARTMENT No. 6 (Multnomah County) REPUBLICAN A Square Deal to Rich and Poor alike (Paid Advertisement) I'l.OWEHS "‘.xVl J Beautiful designs in wreaths LALANE Flower Store j 311 Morrison St. Mrs. Stevens 25years Portland's renown Palmist and Clairvoyant. Teaching spiritual read ings and Crystal Gazing. 375 Taylor Ave. CORNER WEST PARK Author of ‘‘Palmistry Made Easy” Portland, Ore. !