Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1922-05-16

cratic party stands up loyal to itself and
to its traditions It has been said this
is a democratic year. II is, from Maine
to California. l feel that if the demo-
Gratis her. tonight Will work among their
friends for the next three weeks, each
doing his or hcr duty, that on election
night you will find you, have elected
democratic mayor The election of two
years ago shows the. Importance of ev-
cry Vote you can get out on election
day, does it not?
Nomination For Mayor.
Following the reading of the caucus
cali by Clerk Desmond Mr.. Burke called
for nominations for mayor.
We have two kinds of mayors, said
Thomas NJ. Shields, as he took the floor.
Every city has them. One kind is the
kind that ornaments the chair, and
lodges the issue The Norwich city
government can't be any more progress
sive than its mayor. We want as9may-
or man who has ability and whos-3as
had experience. We want a mayor who
will work with the council. We want
a practical man. In naming Milo r.
Waters, Mr.. Shields sand he is a man
| who is qualified, efficient and courteous.
There were no other nominations and
Mr.. Waters choice as. the party candi-
date for the mayors chair was unani-
| nous.
For Aldermen.
We have placed at the head OF. our
ticket man worthy of our support,
| said J. j. Cookery, who took the floor
to nominate Patrick f. Sweeney for first
alderman. We need men in our council
who have seen the needs Of our city and
know them, said Mr.. Cookery. l have
in mind young man who has shown
both ability and honesty and who Is
well known throughout the city. Mr..
Cookery then named Patrick F. Sweeney
as his candidate and Mr. Sweeney was
unanimously chosen for the party tick
ct.
Henry F. Parker named Henry &C.
brath as candidate for second alder
man. Mr.. Parker said his candidate
has served the city>in many capacities
and has always proved efficient and
faithful. Mr.. Gebrath's choice wa.
unanimous
1 For CounciInaen,
Upon nomination Of c. ]. Downes
Frank H. Quinley, "a young man from
the third district of unreasonable
ability and fidelity, well known and wei
liked" was named as first councilman.
The only contest Of the evening oc
Cured at this point and 1t was a three
cornered contest for second councilman
John q. Fitzgerald was named by Law
renee Millea, Henry Silverstein by Vic
tor Payment and Meyer B1umenthal b,
Richard Marx
Earl Mathewson was chosen to as
sist the clerk in taking the record o
the vote, the voters passing from lef
and right in front of the desk.
The result of the vote was az fol
lows. -
Whole number Of votes cast. 24s
Necessary for choice ........1 24
Fitzgerald $3.50. .... 1873
2atyerstein =. -. ......s "a
Blumenthal $50. -. -. "a
j, On motion of Mr.. BIumenthal MI
F7tzgerald's nomination was mad
unanimous.
The remainder of the nomination
went off in quick order. William f
Shea was named for third counciIrna
by DR.. E. j. Brophy. William H. -Aldric
was named for fourth councilman b
James E. Mccormick and William +.
O'Leary was named as councilman b
John. H Carney to complete the une,
t pred term of Frank A. Sisk. resigned
For City Treasurer.
On nomination of Michael j. Cos
coran. Charles S. Avery was unanimou.
ly chosen candidate for city treasure
] William j. Carroll Ind William K