New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-07-21
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uation promises no relief for next year
without seeking to destract from
the merits OF any other candidate !
feel I may say that the man am about
our candidate for the mayoxalty. He
has an honorable and distinguished
record for public service in our city.
He is known throughout the five
boroughs for his independence and fair
ness. He is te-getter, as Is proved
by the records of past elections. And
this is something that appeals to me
he has the ability to say No when the
interests of the city demand it,"
Cites His Housing Work
William E. Russell seconded the
nomination of Major Curran, laying
stress on his splendid civic record, re-
ferring especially to Mr. Curran's sue
cessful efforts to provide additional
housing facilities for the city.
Arthur Eggers also seconded the
nomination and dwelt on the gallant
record made by the Major as a member
of the A. e. F. in France.
Mrs. Frederick G. Hodgdon, president
of the Women's Municipal League, said
that the women Of New York liked
Major Curran because of his integrity
land independence, and she cited his
disagreement with Governor Miller over
the traction bills.
Miss Laura Skinner said that 30 per
cent of the women voters she met want
ed the city redeemed from Tammany
n1isrule, and in her judgment Mr.. Cur
30 ho 70
ticket.
Mrs. Gordon W. Cotton, in indorsing
the nomination of Mr., Curran, said that
his record for better housing and for
the Improvement of the schools had
made him great favorite with the
fathers and mothers of the city.
Nathan Liebermann, president of the
Greater New York Merchants League,
said that he served with Mr.. Curran in
the Board of Aldermen, and he touc ned
on the. fact that Mr.. Curran was a
prime favorite with the police and fire
men. He also called attention to Mr..
Curran's disagreement with Governor
Miller on the transit bills.
Aided Underpaid Teachers
MISS Mary Chalmers, school
teacher, said that Mr.. Curran had
wrought a great work for the under
q
service for the teachers he also did a
service for the children and the fathers
and mothers.
John C. O'Connor editor of The Irish
Advocate, told the conference that
Curran would POLL tremendous Irish
vote. He will get the same Irish vote
that went to Harding" said O'Connor
"It's the American vote we want"
shouted man in the rear of the room
Yes, but you want to elect your
man." retorted O'Connor.
Jesse Fuller jr., Of Brooklyn, then
began Senator Lockwood's inning.
ment," said Mr.. Fuller "is the only
man who can be elected this fall.
don't believe that the mass of the peo-
pie of this city believe that Hylan is
crooked" he continued. 81 myself do
not believe Hylan is crooked. l believe
that he is sincere. But he is a blum
derbuss. The electorate of this city is
not stupid, nor is it unusually wise
Lockwood has impressed the voters as
no other man has impressed them. He
has constructive mind, and when he
has given his attention to the correc-
ton Of an abuse or the solution of
problem he has solved it. | cite the
housing situation and the building
grafters as proof of what I am saying
Hylan, on the other hand, was con
fronted with 8 transit problem, and
he gave the city bus system that
leaves the town worse off than it was
before. On his record Senator Lock
wood has shown that he has the ability
to tackle and solve great problems. He
would defeat Hylan."
"Most Useful at Albany
Hugo Levy, in seconding the nomi-
nation of Senator Lockwood, called at
tention to the judgment of the Citizen,
wood was the most useful member of
the Legislature. He said that he also
was the most available candidate on his
record, and he cited the Senator's stand
on the schools and on transit.
"You must select candidate who
can win, and Lockwood can win," said
Mr.. Levy.
Elmer G. Sammis, who lives in Sena-
tor Lockwood's district in Brooklyn,
said that Lockwood had been on the
right side of all the great questions.
Henry Moskowitz, former Civil Serv
ice Commissioner, also Endorsed Lock.
wood
Mrs. Jessie Colborn said that the
Wemen's Wear League had Endorsed
Senator Lockwood for Mayor, and she
directed attention to Mr.. Lockwood's
services for the school teachers, pre-
dieting that Lockwood, If nominated,
would poll the great majority of the
$4,000 school teachers.
Mrs Annie I. Gum, of Brooklyn, fol-
lowed, in similar vein, saying that the
women of Brooklyn regard the Senator
as the best vote getter.
Professor John Loughlin, a high
school teacher, said that no one had
done SO much for the cause of educa-