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• Edward Winslow political brochure - 1974

  Edward Winslow of the Regular Democratic Organization ("a man of meaningful purpose") is running in the 2nd Ward on Primary Day, June 4, 1974. The reverse shows a map of Weehawken and its zones from 1965. The brochure is paid for by "Democrats for Winslow."
• Political Brochure of Independent Candidate for Township Committee, George J. DeLameter

  Undated trifold brochure supporting George J. DeLameter, Independent, running for 2nd Ward Councilman of the Township Committee. His candidacy was put forward by Weehawken Independent Citizens, who believed that 82% of the voters in the Second Ward were independent. The Weehawken Independent Citizens' platform is offered and urges citizens to vote.
• Election card - John J. Eagan - Tax Collector - 1947

  Election handbillContinue Economic, Efficient and Progressive Government In WeehawkenBY RE-ELECTING THEDEMOCRATICCANDIDATEJOHN J. EAGANFOR COLLECTOR OF TAXESON ELECTION DAYNOVEMBER 4, 1947
• Republican Broadside - Weehawken Record, 1933

  A political broadside, called the Weehawken Record, was published by the Second Ward Republican Campaign Committee in 1933, urging Second Ward citizens to vote for Arthur Abrahamsen to the Township Committee and to replace the "corrupt" Democratic slate. Of particular note, the Republican Party rails against "the lawlessness caused by the use of Police protection in the trafficking of liquor." Prohibition was still the law of the land and would remain so until December 5, 1933, when the 21st Amendment was ratified.
• Republican Campaign Committee Mailer- 1934

  An 8-1/2" x 11" mailer sent in 1934 by the Republican Campaign Committee to Weehawken citizens, suggesting they support the Republican ticket with a campaign contribution.
• Democratic Political Flyer - 1976

  Black and white 8-1/2" x 11" political flyer from Assemblyman Thomas A. Gallo, urging Weehawkenites to vote for the Democratic ticket in 1976. The flyer was sponsored by the Weehawken Democratic Campaign Fund,
• 1964 Political Democratic Mailer

  A political message from Democrats in 1964 against a Republican Administration which had been in power for 14 years. On reverse is a list of useful township and County phone numbers at the time. Note the exchange for most of the numbers is UN (for Union City) and no area codes.
• Annual Dance of the Weehawken Regular Republican Party Organization

  Booklet of the Weehawken Republican Party's Annual fund raiser dance from November 3, 1967. Contents include the 3 Republican candidates running for Township Council, the members of the Dance Committee and advertisements from residents and local businesses.
• Campaign Literature - Democrats

  This undated campaign brochure (circa 1927) urges Weehawken residents to vote for a Democratic ticket, consisting of: John Meister for Assessor, Marguerite Callery for Collector of Taxes, Thomas L. Anderson for Road Supervisor, Thomas A. Donlan for First Ward Committeeman, Charles Binda for Second Ward Commiteeman, Harry Bischoff for Third Ward Committeeman.
• Campaign Literature - Vote Republican

  This undated piece of campaign literature (from the 1950s) urges Weehawken residents to Vote Republican and elect Charles F. Krause, Jr. Mayor and James F. Maher for First Ward Committeeman. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Campaign Poster

  Poster from a Weehawken mayoral campaign for the Weehawken and You ticket. The poster promotes Mayor Stanley D. Iacono for Candidate at Large, Edward M. Keating for Candidate at Large, and James P. Reilly for 2nd Ward Candidate. Weehawken and You promised Good Government, Reduced Taxes and Tenant Protection. According to Joel Simon: "It must have been from 1986, when these three gentlemen ran (all successfully) for the Township Council. This was the second election under the present-day council-manager system in Weehawken which went into effect in 1982. Under this system, as you know, all five council members are elected every four years: One from each of the three wards, and two at-large. The council itself chooses a mayor and deputy member from its own ranks. Thus Stanley Iacono served as mayor under this system (he had previously been mayor for three two-year terms under the old regime) from 1982 to 1990, when he retired (for the second time) and was replaced by a gentleman by the name of Richard Turner. Thanks for the information, Joel! I found this poster out with the garbage on Hauxhurst Avenue. If you have Weehawken history in your basement, don't trash it - donate it to the Historical Commission for preservation!
• What's This? Leading Weehawken Citizens in Political Exploitation!

  Clipping from an unidentified newspaper stamped September 24, 1934. This story describes the platform of the Republican Party of Weehawken's claim that the committee to commemorate the Town's anniversary was exploiting the occasion for political purposes. The clipping lists the names of the committee members.
• Mayor Eagan's Campaign Department - October 1912

  Black and white photo of Eagan and his office staff in October of 1912. John J. Eagan, Democrat, and founder and President of The Eagan Schools of Business in Hoboken, Union Hill, Hackensack, NY and Brooklyn, ran for Congress in 1912 and was elected to the 63rd Congress. He was also the first vice president of Merchants and Manufacturers Trust Company of Union Hill, NJ. Eagan was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-third and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1913-March 3, 1921). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1920 to the Sixty-seventh Congress. He was again elected to the Sixty-eighth Congress (March 4, 1923-March 3, 1925) but was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1924. After Congress, Eagan resumed his former business pursuits. He served as a member and president of the Board of Education, Weehawken, New Jersey 1932-1940 and was appointed collector of taxes and custodian of school moneys of Weehawken in 1940 and collector of taxes 1941-1955. resided in Weehawken, N.J., until his death in Paramus, N.J., June 13, 1956; interment in Rosendale Cemetery, Tillson, N.Y. From the collection of the Weehawken Historical Commission.
• Campaign Literature - William Diebold for Mayor

  This handbill urges Weehawken voters to cast their vote for William Diebold, who was endorsed by the Weehawken Independent Citizens League and who was touted as being unbossed, unbiased and unafraid. John Diebold, William Diebold's grandson and nephew of computer industry luminary and Weehawken resident, sent this image in to the Time Machine, but is unsure of the date of his grandfather's run for Mayor. William Diebold was President of the Board of Education in 1932. Thanks for the image, John!
• 1953 Political Handbill - Lester Cosgrove

  This handbill for Democratic candidate Lester F. Cosgrove promises "Business-like, Effective and Progressive Government" if he is elected Third Ward Committeeman. Image provided by Dennis Cosgrove.
• Looking Backward - Political Aspirants Used New Brooms to Sweep out the Ins

  Newspaper clipping (unknown date or paper) from the collection of Chief Kirk showing a group of distinguished gentlemen ready to sweep out the incumbent West Hoboken administration in 1885.
• Campaign Postcard - Joseph Atallo - 1957

  Colored photo postcard of the Republican candidate for First Ward sent in 1957 to the Ebneter Family of 406 Gregory Avenue. Text: Dear Weehawken Friends: They say a man's family are his best assets. I'd like you to meet mine. Mrs. Atallo (Lili) and our three (3) children. Valerie, Joseph and baby Dolores. Because of these valuable assets, I'm vitally interested in the future of Weehawken. Sincerely Joseph N. Atallo Republican Candidate Township Committee-Man First Ward
• Political Hat - 2nd Ward Democratic Club

  Political promo hat reading "2nd Ward Democratic Club - Weehawken, N.J."
• Menu - Weehawken Republican Dinner - 1904

  This menu seems to be from a dinner of the Committee of the Republican Association of the Third District of Weehawken, NJ and is dated November 17, 1904. The back of the menu bears a number of signatures (of attendees?) and the menu itself includes such culinary delights as Weehawken Cocktails and Striped Bass, A La Roosevelt.
• Matchbook - Help Help!

  A matchbook advising voters to vote YES for a fire and police pay hike.