Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-09-18
At
BIG MEETING
IN FIRST WARD

Politics buzzed at a large and
enthusiastic meeting OF the First
Ward Democratic Club at Martins
hall In Madison avenue last night.
Several of the Democratic aspirants
for office were on hand and made
speeches and even a Republican,
Alderman William c. Wilson, put in
an appearance. He left a box of
cigars and his best wishes, after
which he departed to fill another
engagement.
The three men who seek positions
for the coronership race on the
Democratic ticket were on hand and
fought vigorously for place. Thomas
F. Burke, the Democrats choice for
mayor, was on hand to introduce
himself He had little to say at this
time, stating he would outline his
policy after the primaries. Party
leaders and other candidates were
prominent in the gathering, which
numbered about $50. OF that num-
Der about eighty were members of
the club and sixty or more were
visitors from in and out of town.
The meeting was held to be the
largest on record in the first ward.
A short business session was held in
the hall, after which the members
joined with guests in clambake in
the open air in the rear of the place.
Chris Dedricksen and his sons ably
attended to the wants of the crowd.
More than 5000 steamed clans and
large quantities of liquid refresh
ments we're served President James
Henderson presided.
A letter was received from Con-
gressman Thomas j. Scully, express
ing his regret In being unable to be
present owing to congressional duties
at Washington. County Clerk Ber-
nard M. Cannon was the first speak
er. He wished the first ward voters
we'll and urged them to advance as
they had Of late. William Smith, of
Sayreville, one of the five assembly
candidates, was the second speaker
Of the evening He lauded Mr..
Cannon and Arthur A. Quinn, an
other assembly candidate. He re-
ferred to his own excellent record,
to his position in Sayreville, and
stated this was his first political
speech. Mr.. Quinn also spoke. He
performances, but he would run on
his past record in the assembly.
Collector of Revenue Richard F.
White urged the registry of all vot-
ers for the general election when
they appeared to vote on primary
day and stated the election laws
compelled the election officers to
register voter for the general
election before he was permitted to
cast his ballot at the primaries.
Eugene ]. Mullen, Of this city,
Robert A. Hirner, of Woodbridge,
and George w. Pressler, of New
Brunswick, the three coronership
candidates, spoke briefly. The re-
cent dispute as to who was the
choice of the regular Democrats
was not referred to. Mr.. Pressler
amused with several humorous
stories.
J. Alfred Compton, the Democrats
choice for alderman in the first ward,
introduced himself in a brief speech,
in which he promised to do all in his
power to further the interests of the
public if elected to office. He was
lauded by J. M. Klein, who delivered
a speech that overf1owed with elo-
quence. Mr. Klein urged the voters
to bring out the young fellows" like
Mr.. Compton, holding that they were
active and fully capable of fulfilling
the duties of the various city offices.
Besides Mr.. Wilson, Alderman John
Kelly and John ]. Clark, of the
council were on hand Guests were
present from New Brunswick and
Sayreville.
The club adjourned to meet again
on Thursday night, October 8.