Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-09-03

Acting Mayor Ferd. Garretson has is
sued statement in which he declares
his intention of making a fight for the
Republican mayoralty nomination, op-
posing South R. Harrington and who
ever else may enter the field. Mr.. Gar
retson reached this decision after he
had considered the probable Democratic
nominee and the offers of support he
received from men influential in the
Republican and the Progressive parties.
The Republican leaders declare that
they are united on Mr.. Garretson s can
didacy, although Mr.. harrington pc
tition is in circulation.
Brodhead The Choice.
1t is believed that the organization
reached the decision on Mr. Brodhead
after considering the strength and
chances of victory, against Mr.. Garret-
son, or the successful Republican nom
inee, of the following well known men:
Mr.. Brodhead, John X. Sheehy, presi-
dent Of the Board of Education; John
G. Donehue, contractor; and William D.
| Voorhees, last November, for the office
of alderman at-large, would be repeated.
MIR. Brodhead' 8 Career.
Mr.. Brodhead is Of retiring disposI-
tion, although for many years in public
life. He was born in Pike county,
Pennsylvania, near Dingman s Ferry, n
1S4S and came to Perth Amboy in 1878,
when the Lehigh Valley Railrc ad ON
pany opened its branch in this city. He
was trainmaster of the New Jersey di-
vision at that time. Mr.. Brodhead was
city treasurer from 1897 to 1906, and
has served one year in the controlling
board Of the city. Mr.. Brodhead was
defeated for freeholder in 1909 by Will
liam s. Dey, Republican, of South AM
boy. The organization believes that
their candidate will be nominated and
| elected, as they expect him to hold the
Independent vote on which Mr. Garret-
son banks for promotion.
Garretson Backing.
Acting Mayor Garretson will secure
the Republican nomination, it is ex-
pected, as he has the support of tine
| following Republican leaders, John
Pfeiffer, chairman of the Republican
| County Committee; L. Burt Moore
chairman of the Republican City Com
mittee; Adrian Lyon, the progressive
| leader; Harry R. Wilson, chairman OF
the Young Mems Independent Club
and James E. Griswold, chairman OF
the Roosevelt Club This means tina
the regular and progressive force
are practically united for Mr.. Garretson
Statement BY Garretson.
In explaining his stana in the com
ing campaign Mr.. Garretson issued tn,
following statement:
"My petition will be filed today
Since the joint meeting Of representa-
! tives of the Young Men $ Republican
| Club, the Roosevelt Club and the Re
publican City Committee was held
have been urged by many friends to bt
mayoralty candidate. I have ex
pressed preference for membership il
the Board of Aldermen, and I am sin,
eere In that position but l appreciate
the verbal vote of confidence | have re
ceived and will do my best to win.
elf | am successful at the primary
and in the November election and an
| permitted to act as mayor l will en-
deavor to serve the city as faithfully
as [ have tried to do during the briet
term as acting mayor.
Toolin's Petition.
Mr.. Toolan filed his petition today
with the assistance of Arthur Schroe.
| der, considered his campaign mana
ger" 1t contained 1877 names, and Mr.
| Toolan asserts that there are four Other
petitions out, which he has not seen re
Gently, containing many more sigma
tures. Mr.. Toolan expects to draw 6
| big vote in the fifth and sixth wards
where he is well known.