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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
2
A strong letter in the Spratly Batyes Excest edition urges support for Mr. Cissel for Mayor. It praises his tact, steady public service, and quiet, businesslike campaign style rather than bluster. The note argues his long record on boards and trusts shows leadership quality.
The article discusses nominating by petition with varying limits on signatures and filing deadlines for state, county, and city offices. It notes voter qualification, division residency, and the number of signatures required, plus timelines before elections. It mentions anti saloon agitation in Little Rock and references to Bryan Cannon income debates, and signals broader national temperance sentiment shaping political action.
A collage of political chatter spans primary dates September 22 and campaigning rhetoric. Mentions Governor Hang, Long Branch mayoral bid, Bryant, Taft, and Hughes with references to public sentiment, infernal machine talk, and church and civic figures. Observers note shifts in public opinion and expected voter turnout amid labor and education debates.
A September 11 1908 letter in the Elizabeth New Jersey newspaper urges voters to back Robert Barnard Cranel for mayor. The author attacks the current excise situation and the “old gang,” praising Barnard for integrity, tact, and organizing ability while arguing other candidates would fail to reform city government.
The Union County Standard reports Lloyd Thompson's rapid rise in county backing for the assembly race. Endorsed by the Local Republican Organization, Good Government Club, and Local Optionists, Thompson is praised for fairness and public service. The piece notes suspected cross-party appeal and a strong turnout effort for the upcoming primary.
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