Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-04

A big vote here early In the day
was the feature of the 1919 general
election which is today being conduct
ed throughout the country. Before
noon in many of the polling places the
half way mark had been almost
reached and this indicated the pos
sibilities of lessening the rush OF Vot-
ers around the closing hour of
o'clock and the eventual speedy an
nouncement of returns tonight.
In many of the polls voters were
waiting to cast their ballot when the
doors were opened at 6 o'clock this
morning and from then on was a
steady stream of taxpayers were go
ing to the polls to take part IN one or
the hardest fought-and what prom
ises to be the closest election-ever
seen in this city.
The Bugbee- Edwards race Is con-
ceded all over the state to be In doubt
and although both sides claim to nave
the advantage it will be known only
when the votes have been tailed to-
night. Both men have strong sup
porters in Middlesex County and it Is
not expected that either will cary 1t
by very large majority.
The Gannon-Hilker fight for the
county cIerkship is another one which
is bringing voters to the polls this
year and causing renewed interest In
politics. County Clerk Cannon, DEM
ocrat, who is now running for re-elec-
ton to third term i nthat office, IS
recognized as one of the strongest, If
not expected that either will carry 1t
dlesex. County Collector Hilker, Re-
publican, on the other hand, has
proven by his past showing in poll
tics that he Is one of the strongest op-
ponents that the G. o. p. leaders could
have selected to run against Cannon
this year.
Both parties had a large number OF
watchers out at each polling place and
the placing of bets on the outcome or
the election were numerous.
Most of the interest in this city
seemed to be centered about the sec
ond ward where the question of who
will control the Board of Aldermen
next year most likely will be settled.
In this poll Frank e. Tooker, Repub-
lican candidate, is running against
The present Democratic incumbent,
Albert g. Waters. and it is expected
to be the closest race in the city for
an aldermanic position.
Every vote in the second ward was
being secured early today, almost one
half of those registered having ap-
peared to cast their ballot by noon
The total registration in this ward
this year is 744. 3
The fourth and sixth ward races
in which Alderman Christian Ander-
sen, Republican, was opposing Thom-
Riedy, Republican. had as his oppo-
nent Joseph A. Seaman, were not
drawing so much interest as 1t is
generally believed the present office
holders are too strong to be beaten
this year.
The contest between John N. West
er, Republican, and William Voor-
hees, Democratic, for alderman
large however, is another race which
Is drawing considerable attention,
both men being strong contenderS
The total registration in Middlesex
county this year is 27,185-a new
high water mark in the annals of
elections OF this large number
Perth Amboy has the largest regis
tratfon, with 1856 and New Bruns-
wick is a close secopd with 5,3Sl
Woodbridge has 1.761 registered.
other places throughout the county
have unusually large registrations,
showing the great interest being
taken in the election this fall.
The race for Governor in Middle
sex County is also expected to be hot
Iy contested if the primary vote in
dications can be counted on to show
the present leei4IIS u NOeSA o. ~A' 'AA.te
time Bugbee polled 200 votes IN
Middlesex, and Edwards 1851. a differ
ence of but nineteen votes. Republic
can votes amounting to $3.50 were
casts for other G. o. p gubernatorial
candidates other than Bugbee While
the other two Democratic candidates
for governor were given 2249.
The poHcemen of the city started
Yesterday to bring home their action
in securing the consent of the voters
of this city. for more pay. Last night
circulars were given out to the thea
tire crowds, posted on the streets and
signs ding Vote for the cops
Raise ere displayed in prominent
placfs./ The Perth Amboy voters are
asked to vote for or. against giving
the patrolmen an increase.
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