Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-08-03
WANT JOSELSON
ON THE TICKET
Democrat Leaders Trying TO
Get Slate in Shape.

There is a possibility that public
sentiment and influences of some
political leaders may yet intervene
In favor Of Lawyer Jacob B. josef
son, of this city, and secure for him
the informal Endorsement of the
Middlesex County Democratic Com
mittce for the nomination to the as
sembly on the Jeffersonian ticket,
/ instead Of Arthur A. Quinn, the we'll
known Perth Amboy labor leader,
who aspires to the same office. At
one time 1t looked like Mr.. Quinn
unanimously but friends Of Mr.. JOS
elson on the county committee have
been working in his favor for the
past week and report considerable
success.
Points for Joselson.
The city and county leaders who
favor Mr.. Joselson point to the fact
that he consented to run last year, in
face Of strong opposition, and that
he is entitled to an opportunity at
this time, when the Democratic
chances are more rosy than ever be-
fore in the history Of Middlesex
county. They believe that the Demo-
cratic party owes the nomination to
Lawyer Joselson, and not to Mr..
Quinn. Other leaders are working
for Mr.. Quinn, pointing out the fact
that he controls the labor vote of
Middlesex county, and is a powerful
orator. Mr.. Joselson Is not an orator
of any considerable ability, but is
extremely popular among the He
brew people.
Not Go To Primary.
1t is unlikely that the contest will
go to the primary polls, as Mr.. josef
son has not announced his candi-
dacy. Mr.. Quinn has announced his
intention to make the race, but may
be persuaded to withdraw. Another
factor recently developed is that Mr.
Quinn, who is first national vice
president Of the International Broth
erhood Of Carpenters and Joiners Of
America, may receive objection to
his candidacy from the national
headquarters. At the present time
he is drawing a salary from the
brotherhood, which has a rule that
no officeholder can at the same time
hold a political office paying a salary.
An assemblyman receives $500 per
year.
Want Seaman Where He Is.
The report that Alderman F. A.
Seaman, of the second ward, will
run for mayor on the Democratic
ticket is receiving little credence
from the powers to be-" The Dem
ocratic leaders assert that Alderman
Seaman has not been considered as a
candidate for such office, as they be-
lieve he can accomplish more good
to the city in the position he now
holds. They do not care to jeopor-
dize both positions, they assert. Mr..
Seaman, 1t is believed, looks upon
the reported opportunity to make
this race with considerable favor, al
though he remains non-committal.
The Democratic leaders deny they
have any intention of nominating
Mr.. Seaman and then secure his de-
feat, removing him from politics for
all time.
Wescott Petition Here.
George S. Walker, the labor lead
er, has had a petition in circulation
indorsing the candidacy of former
Judge John w. Wescott. of Camden,
for United States senator. Mr..
Walker has secured fifty names to
the document, but that was before
it became known that Congressman
Thomas ]. Scully, of South Amboy,
will support the candidacy of Con-
gresham William Hughes, of Cam
den. The petition will probably be
closed and Immediately forwarded
to Mr.. Wescott. unless some of the
signers now express desire to with
draw their names.