Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-21
POLITICAL
CLUBS INOORSE
JAMES SMITH, JR.

Three more Democratic organizations
in Newark gave unqualified indorse-
ment last night to the candidacy OF
former United States Senator James
Smith, jr., for the United States Sen
ate, thus following the example set by
numerous other clubs.
Resolutions indorsng the candidacy
of the former senator were adopted by
the Thomas Craig Association at Its
headquarters, 4i5 Central avenue,
Michael Pagan presiding.
The request that the secretary draw
up the resolution was made by the
majority Of the voters from h third
district of the Eleventh ward, who re-
fused to vote for either James K. Mar
tine or Frank M. MoDermit at the Sep
TENDER primary. When John Powers
proposed three cheers for MT. Smith
the place was In an uproar for fully
Ave minutes.
The resolutions follow:
Whereas, We, the members Of the
Thomas Craig Association. do hereby
heartily indorse the Honorable James
Smith, 3r., not only for the stand he
has taken and the odds he is up against,
but for his qualifications. He Is one
of the best qualified men In that re-
spect In the country today, and the
people of the State of New Jersey ought
to be proud to have sue an excellent
representative; and, furthermore, be 1t
Resolved, That we, members of the
Thomas Craig Association, irrespective
of our politics, will stand by the Hon
orable James Smith, 1r., n on Tues
day morning will meet in n body and
journey to Trenton for his benefit.
headquarters, ALB Central avenue,
MICHAEL FA0AN.
president.
u. w. McGRAIN,
Secretary.
THOMAS CRAIG,
Treasurer"
John Hart Associations o. Ia.
The John Hart Association at it's
meeting last night Endorsed the sena-
torial candidacy of Mr.. Smith. The
resolutions were signed by the follow
ing members of the committee on reso-
lutions: John Hart, c. sloat, NJ. Nc
Carthy, J. Moran and B.. Bolan.
The Thomas II. Kenny Association
last night lined up with other organiza-
tons by indorsing the candidacy of
MI. Smith. The following resolution
was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, We, the members Of the
Thomas II. Kenny Association, OF New
ark, after due consideration, feel the
necessity Of the proper selection of L
person having the necessary qualifca-
lions, and
Possesses Fitness 40 Represenr state.
Whereas, The Hon. James Smith, IT.,
possess sterling democracy, ability
and integrity and fitness to represent
the State of New Jersey In he office of
States Senate; therefore, be it
Resolved. That we, the members of
the Thomas Fl. Kenny Association,
pledge ourselves to do our utmos TO
further advance the already high
standing of the Honorable James
Smith, jr., and hereby indorse his can
didacy and recommend him to all the
members of the State Legislature for
election to that office.
FRANK A. AMEND, President.
ARTHUR CLEMENS. vice-Pres-
edward P. CLARK, Secretary.
JOHN STRONG. Financial Sec'y.
THOMAS H. KENNY, JR.. Treas"
Other organizations that have recent
ly Endorsed Mr.. Smith are the Seventh
Ward Pleasure Club, which urged all
the Essex representatives in the Leg
islature to support his candidacy; the
Dennis Kelley Association and the Sew
entl Ward Colored Club.