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Domestic News August 9, 1912

The Delta Independent

Delta, Delta County, Colorado

What is this article about?

Progressive Republicans' nominating committee announced Tuesday night their state ticket for upcoming primaries in Colorado, nominating candidates for governor (Philip B. Stewart), attorney general (Ben Griffith), and other key positions, but none for lieutenant governor or similar roles.

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PROGRESSIVES NAME TICKET FOR COMING PRIMARIES.

The nominating committee of the progressive Republicans announced Tuesday night that petitions had been filed or would be filed at once for the following state ticket:

Governor—Philip B. Stewart.

Attorney General—Ben Griffith.

Long term U. S. senator—Merla D. Vincent.

State Treasurer—O. B. Cass of Denver.

Secretary of State—E. R. Boern of Ouray.

Regent University—B. P. Smith of Delta.

Congressman at large—Clarence Dodge of Colorado Springs.

Congressman First District—Geo. Coulson of Fort Collins.

Congressman Second District—Dr. Van Buskirk of Rocky Ford.

No nominations were made for lieutenant governor, superintendent of public instruction, short term senator or judge of supreme court.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Progressive Republicans State Ticket Primaries Nominations Colorado Elections Political Candidates

What entities or persons were involved?

Philip B. Stewart Ben Griffith Merla D. Vincent O. B. Cass E. R. Boern B. P. Smith Clarence Dodge Geo. Coulson Dr. Van Buskirk

Where did it happen?

Colorado

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Colorado

Event Date

Tuesday Night

Key Persons

Philip B. Stewart Ben Griffith Merla D. Vincent O. B. Cass E. R. Boern B. P. Smith Clarence Dodge Geo. Coulson Dr. Van Buskirk

Outcome

petitions had been filed or would be filed at once for the state ticket; no nominations for lieutenant governor, superintendent of public instruction, short term senator, or judge of supreme court.

Event Details

The nominating committee of the progressive Republicans announced their state ticket for the coming primaries, listing candidates for governor, attorney general, long term U.S. senator, state treasurer, secretary of state, regent university, congressman at large, congressman first district, and congressman second district.

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