The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-22
SUGG TICKET IS
WINNER At ENSLEY
Dupuy Cheered When He Con-
graduates Victor
EPOCH MAKING CAMPAIGN
Was Most Spirited Ever Conducted
in EnsIey and Vote PoIIed Was
Largest in History of the
City.
EPOCH MAKING CAMPAIGN

Ensley, September 21.-(Special. Mayor
D. F. Sugg and majority of his ticket
were elected today by nearly 100 major
ity. The campaign just closed was the
most strenuous and stubbornly contested
in the history of the city. Mayor Sugg
carried the First, Second and Third
wards by handsome majorities, and his
opponent, James M. Dupuy, carried the
Fouth and Fifth wards by and TO- re-
spectively.
No election ever held In Ensley was
more bitterly fought nor was ever more
interest manifested than in the election
today. That each side put forth the best
endeavors is evidenced by the fact that
the largest vote was polled since the city
was incorporated, about $50 votes being
cast.
The polling places opened promptly at
o'clock and the vote was cast early.
Every conceivable rig, from one-horse
dray to an automobile, was pressed into
service to bring the voters to the polls.
Each side was partisan and aggressive,
and while no personal difficulties occur
red many heated arguments took place,
and the calm, sober judgment of the Off
Gals in charge of the polling places kept
down all disturbance. The ticket elected
was:
Mayor-D. f. Sugg.
President of the City Council-P. ].
Rogers.
Aldermen:
First ward--A. B. Moss, E. J. Owens.
Palmer.
Third ward-M. H. Mcdowell John M.
Martin.
Fouth ward-L. A. Daniel, R. t.
Mcleod.
Fifth ward-A. e. Craig, Henry Zuber.
The result gives Mayor sugg six al
dermen. the opposition four. Nothing
could equal the burst of enthusiasm that
prevailed when the result of the election
was officially proclaimed. Mayor Sugg
was carried to the city hall on the
shoulders of his supporters and compelled
to make a speech. In a few brief words
Mayor Sugg thanked his friends for their
loyal support, and said he had not the
slightest hard feeling toward those who
opposed him. He promised a square deal
to friend and foe alike, and asked the CO.
operation of all the citizens of Ensley
to make 1t the greatest town in the south
At the conclusion of Mayor Sugg's ad-
dress Mr.. Dupuy, the defeated candidate,
came forward and shook hands with Mr..
Sugg and congratulated him on his VIC
tory. This action on his part called for
three cheers for James Dupuy, which
were heartily given.
Next to the ovation given to Mayor
Sugg was that accorded to M. II. Nc
Dowell, who led the aldermanic ticket
Mr.. Mcdowell receiving more votes than
any one in the race He was compelled
to make a speech and responded in his
characteristic manner. He promised to
do his best for every interest of the city
and invited the confidence OF the citizens,
assuring them that they would always
receive at his hands the utmost consider
alton.
P. j.. Rogers had to respond to re-
peated calls and in a few well-chosen
words promised his best efforts to pro-
mote the interest and welfare of the city
w. R. Stewart campaign manager for
the Sugg ticket in speaking of the cleo
ton said:
I'VE feel proud of the vote accorded
our candidates for mayor and aldermen
and while we did not elect every man on
our ticket We are perfectly satisfied with
the choice of the people. Now that the
campaign is over let everybody bury the
Ratchet and pull together for the good
of our city. Let all past differences be
forgotten and with everyone pulling for
Ensley and its interests she will take the
place that rightfully belongs to her.
the foremost Industrial city of the south"