The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-10-24
More Candidates for Office
of Mayor Named.
Newport Republicans Select
Alderman Rogers.
Ex-Gov. Davis 10 Lead the Demo-
cratic Forces in Pawiucket

Rhode Island bristled with city con-
ventions last night. There was one in
Newport, another in Pawtucket, two in
Woonsocket and today two more Repub-
lican and two more Democratic tickets
are in the field.
VIEWPOINTS NOMINEE FOR MAYOR.
Newport was held last evening in the
old state House. Colonel w. p. sheffield,
Jr., presided and upon motion CT ex-
Mayor Franklin a formal ballot was taken
on the Mayoralty. The result was John
W. Rogers, IL; L. Z. Peckham, IL; A. Z.
Litus, 1; and there was no choice as a
majority is necessary to nominate. A
second ballot did not show any change,
but en- the third Alderman Rogers was
nominated by vote of 13 to IL for Peck
ham.
John s. Coggeshall was renominated
for city treasurer, and for school com nit
tee the nominees are Rev. Il. ii. Porter OF
Emmanuel Church, City Solicitor w. p.
Sheffield, Jr., Robert G. Bachelor and
ex-Mayor j. w. Horton.
John w. Rogers OF Newport was born
in Troy, N. Y, December n, 1888, and
was educated in the public schools. Was
a member OF beard OF supervisors OF
Rensselaer, county, N. Y. elected from
Ward 8 o; the city OF Troy, 1901. He
has been Representative since May, 1894.
Occupation, master carpenter OF the Old
Colony Steamship Compan
EX-GOVERNOR DAVIS IN PAwTUcKET.
Ex-Governor John w. Davis received
the nomination for Mayor in the Demo-
cratic city convention of Pawtucket last
night, oefeating Councilman Isaac Gill
by vote of 13 to IL.
Mr.. Hugh j. Lee presided and was with
the Gill faction.
The nomination was made on the first
ballot by roll call vote as follows:
For Ex-Governor Davis Fitzgerald,
Murray, Farnes, Rock, O'Connor, Farrell
OF the Third Ward, Buckley, Mullen. Nc
Carthy, McNeal, Meagher, Quinn, Nc
Intyre-13.
Fer Isaac Gill-Keenan, McCaughey
McAloon, Duffy. Ryan, O'Donnell,
Moran, Radikin, Gleavey, Lee, Sullivan,
Clark-12.
The nomination was made unanimous
and later on the nominee came to the
hall and delivered brief speech OF &C.
ceptRnce.
woONsOCKFT REPUBLICANS
Woonsocket Republicans held their city
convention in Bouvier's Hall last night
and unanimously nominated George
Bachelor for May Or upon motion Of Mr..
John w. Cass.
1t was an enthusiastic assemblage and
developed into big Mckinley and
HOBART demonstration, although local
issues were not lost signt of and candi-
date Bachelor was warmly endorsed by
ex-MayorPothier and other prominen ire
publicans.
George Batchelor of Woonsocket ives
born in London, Eng, Oct. IL. 1850, and
received q common school education. lie
held various city offices, including mem
Der OF Board of Aldermen, License Com
missioner, and Comm issioner OF Streets
and Bridges. He was in the General As
sembIy in 1894, '95 and 'y6. Occupation,
grocer.
MAYOR GREENE RENoMINATED.
Mayor Greene was nominated for re-
election by the delegates at the Woon-
socket city convention last night.
Elaborate resolutions endorsing the ad-
ministraiton were adopted and Mayor
Greene's name was presented byhon. Seth
s. Getchell and the nomination was
seconded by Hon. Edwin .. Roman.