Norwich bulletin., 1912-04-30

large. He Is ready to act and able to accomplish. He has erected a mOnu- ment on the main thoroughfare through pluck and persistency, and has built up business, with his partner, second to none in eastern Connecticut. Is he fitted for the office of mayor? If so nominate him. He was among the first to contribute to the Thermos fund, and his election as 8 director of that com pany was a recognition of his business ability. If he is nominated and the democrats do their duty in June he will be electd Elect him and at the end of his administration you will find he has conducted an economical term. He named T. C. Murphy amidst ring ing applause.
 Mr. Murphy the Nominee.
 Upon the motion of J. J. Shugrue the voters passed from left to right of the chair. There were 660 votes cast MT. Murphy receiving 510 and Mir. Thayer 150, and upon the recommendation of J. J, COrkery it was made unanimous. There was loud applause.
 Aldermen.
 Walter w. Lang said he had no doubt as to the election in June, but it is necessary to name men who will give strength to tho ticket. He was sure his candidate would, as he always had. being popular in both parties. He nominated Henry Gehrath for alder man.
 For the other alderman T. J. Snug rue nominated 8 young business man who is a good democrat and vii! make an excellent man fol the office. He named Michael II. Hourigan. Both were nominated,
 Co Ineimen.
 For councilman Edward Kirby was placed iI nomination ly J. J. COnnU,- ly, and ]. Harry shannon was nOmi- hated by Richard Marx II developed that MT. Marx had T ade a mistake as to when he should nominate his can didate and withdrew his name. Mir. Kirby did not desire to enter q contest but was made the nominee as MT. Shannon's name was withdrawn. Mir. Marx then renOminated NJ. Shannon for second place and he was unanimously Cnosen.
 J. J. Kirby named Councilman John Barry and Dr. Brophy nominated w, J. Kramer for councilman from the Third district. There were 230 votes cast, MT. Kramer getting 1S1. MT. Barry moved that the nominG tiOn be | made unanimous, which was done, aul he promised to do all he could to elect Mr Kramer and the rest of the ticket. For fourth councilman, John R. Fowler was renominated by acclama- tion
 Other Offices. 1 There was no further opposition to ! the nominations. Martin E. Jensen, for | city clerk, named. as he said, the best man for the position, and mentioned l Stephen D. Moore, who was chosen.
 For city treasurer, Charles S. Avery was named by J. F. Csughlin, and | nominated by exclamation. For city sheriffs, Timothy A. Carey and Gustav Thu nm were named by i John Sullivan and Richard Marx, re- spectively, and both were nominated
 Charles c. Murphy spoke in higl terms If Patrick F. Bray, 2d, fur wa.el i commissioner, and he was nominated i which assures his election.
 After empowering the town commit tee to fill any vacancies, the caucus adjourned at 0.20 o'clock.
 Rumors of Independent Ticket.
 Taere have been many rumors of ar | indep ticket in the field, but i has taken no definite shape as vet Following the caucus Mayor Thayel ! was asked if there was any possibilit, of his allowing his name to be placed l on such 8 ticket. and he stated that h, had been invited to run on an inde | pendent ticket, but had reached nt decision He said that he hal under stood that he was showed under in tn 1 caucus, but any action relative to a1 [ independent ticket, he said, would no be entered into hastily