The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-10-18
Candidates of Exceptional Strength
 Named by Democratic Convention
Frederick C. Mullins Is Standard Bearer And His ciates Are All Tried And True Citizens Worthy Of The Support Of The Electorate Of
 Bridgeport Which They Are
 Destined To Receive

 { present occupAnI of the office, Freder- iclk w. Hall. Daniel B. walker nomi- nafed John w. Grant MT Walker ! referred in glowing terms to the rec ord of the father of his candidate, in public life. The vote was 35 to 25, in favor of the nomination of Mir Hall I After a brief recess of the chairmeu 1 of the delegations, the following re- port was presented of candidates for board of education, city sherfns, and se1ectmen:
 i Board of Educa ton, John A. Hurley. Louis F. Schwerdtle. City Sheriffs, James F. Beck, Carl J. Rising, Sebastiane Vecchione- Selectmen, James P. Griffin, Samuel ] Thomas, Jr., Joseph A. A1tieri. Jr. In the same intermission, this com mittee on resolutions performed it's l work: W. w. Bent, Thomas 2I Gull iinan and Thomas F. Casey.
 The report of the foregoing slate was ther signal for the beginning of the most earnest contests of the whole convention. Elimination of Richard F. Murphy ana John F. Brady from tks board of education, by the nominations of MT. Schwerdtle and MT. Hurley Brought protests from the minority wing of the ,eonvention. Hugh Lavery referred eloquent1y to MT AIurphy's work on the board. his worth to his associates in new building work by reason of his practical experience, and said he was the only member of the Board Of Education who understands building plans He moved that the name of MT. Murphy be substituted for that of MT. Hurley. The roll call vote showed 45 for MT. Hurley, and % for MT. Murphy.
 R. c. DeForest made a similar mo ton to substitute MT. Brady for Mfr. Schwerdtle, but his motion was lost. 35Jto 25.
 "A long struggle was made for the re-nomination of City SherifR Doyle. William F. Russell moved for the sub stitution of DoyIe's name for that of Sebastiano Vocchione, for City Sher- if. This vote brought the first break ing away of the solid alignment of the districts, seven to five.
 Delegates Hinman and Leonard of the First, Schaaf and George B. Mans field of the Sixth, and Edward 9Iang- field of the Ninth voted for Doyle, leaving the vote a tie, 20 to 30, which Chairman Brady broke in favor Of Vocchione
 Before this decision was reached, however, there was some doubt as to the count. There was difference of opinion as to whether Martin cuinlan of the Ninth had voted for Doyle or Vocchione but MT. Quinlan later said he wanted to be recorded as voting for Vocchione, and the count of Clerk Su1- livan was found to be correct.
 A. similar attempt for Doyle was
 made with the name of Carl Rising and this resulted in 30 votes for Ris- ing, 29 for Doyle, and one MT. FItz- patrick of the First, not voting.
 An attempt to substitute Thomas Lovely for Vocchione was lost. S3 to 27. Delegates Leonard and Dfgney of the First, being the only two mem bers of the 35 delegates to vote for Lovely Delegate Lavery's motion toJ substitute Harry Schurr for Carl Fis- ing was lost, B to 25
 
 stitute Thomas Hungerford for AL teri for selectman was lost, 31 to %. Delegates Leonard and Dfgney of the First, Mansfield of the Sixth and Mansfield Of the Ninth were the four who left the majority wing of the convention in this vote.
 By this time the delegates were growing impatient It was nearly II o'clock The hall was filling with haze from a motley assortment Of pipes, cigars and cigarettes Only few windows could be opened Goats. vests and collars began to come off. as the temperature kept climbing in the i'll ventilated, overcrowded, poorly
 The decision to take final action on the report as whole was welcome, and the roll call vote showed the same old majority, 35 to 25.
 This being the year for the naming of members of the executive board from the odd districts, these names. presented by the chairmen of the varf- GUS delegations, were unanimously ratified.
 First, William Clifford; Third. John H. Cassidy; Fifth, Michael J. Clabby; Seventh, Archibald Leverty; Ninth, Edward w Mansfield; Eleventh. Arch ibaId Cameron
 The platform, presented by W. ". Bent, was unanimously adoEted.
 Alderman Walker asked to be ez- cused when Chairman Brady named him with Delegates C1abby and Moran to notify the candidates of their nom ination and Daniel J. Clifford was sub stftuted.
 The return of the committee with the candidates was the signal for another of wild enthusiasm.
 eff am elected mayor, I will be mayor. I will betray no confidence that you gentlemen have placed in me tonight was the conclusion Of Candi- date Mullins rousing speech.
 (Ndr. Mullins speech of acceptance and the platform will be found on page 5 of this issue.)
 George AT Coughlin, the Ninth dis trict's clean cut candidate for City Clerk was the next to be introduced The popularity of his selection was reflected in a rousing reception. CT thank you most sincerely said he. flor the honor you have done me in naming me for your candidate for the high office of city clery of the City of Bridgeport. I consider 1t a great honor to Be named as your candidate
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