Kratzer v. Allen

In March, 1897, a political organization, known as “ The National Silver Party,” nominated certain persons to fill municipal offices in the city of Denver, to be voted for at the city election to be held on April 6, 1897. The appellee ivas city clerk of that city. A petition setting forth the nominations, properly certified, and containing the requisite signatures was filed with the appellee, as city clerk, pursuant to law. Thomas S. McMurray was the candidate named for mayor. The certificate set forth, as the emblem or design of the party to be placed on the official ballots, the portrait of…