Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-07-19


This appears to be the lineup of
the Republican city slate for the
November election.
Republican leaders during the
present week have turned from war
activities long enough to hold infor-
NAL conferences among their ranks.
These have led to speedy whipping
into shape of available material,
and a definite slate for organization
support. The slate has the support
of practically every Republican lead
er in the city.
But one contest Is possible-in the
frst ward. The first would not be
the first IL there wasn't the regular
bi-annual contest for the Republican
aldermanic nomination for the plume
once landed by the Republican places
him much in the same position as
the successful candidate for the
Democratic senatorial nomination In
Mississippi.
Alderman William G. Wilson NAV
be opposed at the primaries by Peter
A. Peterson. hacker of commission
government. AT the time of the cleo
ton when the referendum was de-
feated by q small margin, Peterson
declared he would go after the Re-
publican aldermanship from the first.
1t is not known whether he has
changed his mind or not.
Local politics have been exception
ally quiet this year. and there is no
indication of a prolonged period OF
activity to come. Republicans and
Democrats alike express the view
that time should not be diverted from
war activity to political play. The
usual hum OF ante-war political days
started away back in May but the
lineup of the Republican slate this
week is the first inkling of any activ-
ity at all.
1t is the intention of the RepubIi-
cans at least to lay dormant from
now on until well past primary day.
Meaning that no contest of import
ance Is anticipated. The mere fact
that practically all Republican lead
ers are lined up behind the slate
tends TO indicate a desire to spend as
little time in political harangue next
fall as possible.
Vigorous pressure is being brought
to bear upon former Mayor Ferd
Garretson to enter the lists for the
Republican nomination for congress-
man. They point to him as the best
bet in the field. His great popularity
attested to by his overwhelming ma
jorities in his races for the mayornlty
form nucleus. leaders assert, for a
race should one form, and subse-
quently in the general election.
Mr.. Garretson's name has been
linked with the congressional nomin-
alton for more than a year, but he
has steadfastly declined TO consider It.
However. his friends who appear In
this city to form the solid Republican
ranks. have not given up hope. Two
other names have been mentioned
nnntnafinn
Carson who lost to Congressman
Thomas J. Scully in the sensational
recount Of the last election.
Views appear 10 conflict on the pos
sibilities OF Congressman Thomas J.
Scully running again. Early this
week at a shore meeting attended by
county Democratic leaders. including
the congressman, IL Is understood that
the latter was in recipient mood
providing a united party support was
forthcoming. Local political whisper
ings would have the congressman re-
tire from the field this year TO enter
the lists next fall for the United States
Democratic senatorial nomination.
Mayor TenBroeck's candidacy for
reelection. while not a surprise. re-
lieves a great deal OF uncertainty. The
mayor withheld acceptance until
pressed this week 10 make a final de-
cision. Indecision was occasioned by
his over-powering duties as head OF
the local draft board. which have left
the mayor a pretty tired man at times
The determination, however TO 90
through with II, settled the matter In
favor OF another run.
The choice OF Mayor TenBrOeck's
opponent In the Democratic ranks
appears 10 lie. between Charles ID.
Snedeker and former Alderman John
w. Kelly Of the Second Ward.
James A. Kelly who will probably
oppose Alderman John j. Clark at the
general election is no newcomer in the
field. He fought the alderman tooth
and nail al the last election and polled
more Republican votes than had ever
been recorded in the fifth, in the past
fifteen years. Rickwood. alone. Is a
stranger in a political way.
Alderman F.. William Hilker who
eoeiyed an appointment as free
holder, and will run for the full term
at the coming election. gave way 20
r lockwood Incidentally the other
Perth Amboy member OF the board.
Chris Jorgenson. will be also a candi-
date for the board In the fall. Jor-
genson win run on the Democratic
ticket.
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