Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 39, Number 75, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 May 1907 — NAMES STEPHENSON. [ARTICLE]

NAMES STEPHENSON.

Wisconsin Republicans Pick .Marinette Man as Senatorial Candidate. Isaac Stephenson of Marinette upon the first ballot Thursday night was made the Republican nominee for United States Senator from Wisconsin. The final selection was marked by sensational episodes. The votd had been taken and still lacked several of the requisite fifty-two, when Assemblyman Goldsworthy, who had been conferring with Lieut. Gov. Connor, came into the room and asked if it was too late to cast a vote. Goldsworthy Wednesday pladged his vote to Hatten. The clerk was Instructed to call his name and he announced his choice to be Stephenson, his announcement being greeted with applause by the Stephenson men. Other votes then swung to Stephenson and gave him the nomination. —Following are features of Isaac Stephenson’s remarkable career: « Is the richest man in Wisconsin, being worth at least $10,000,000. Is a self-made man, rising from poverty in boyhood to his present wealth. Is self-educated, gleaning from hooks and newspapers a fund of- useful knowledge. Is a believer in fair play and advocates legislation that will curb and restrain trusts. Is a liberal contributor to colleges, to bis home city. Marinette, and to churches. Will be 78 years old June 18, but is vigorous and resourceful.