City Ward Election Drumbeat and Vote Totals
Voters crowded the sixth ward old Gate City Guards armory as polls closed at 7 pm with Howell leading 815 to Woodward 242 and a 573 vote margin. In the seventh ward Howell led early and finished strong, while other wards showed Johnson, Amorous, Govan, and council contenders Cay, Wylie, Riley, and Breckenbacher. The day was orderly with strong turnout and decisive local results.
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Howell
Old Gate City Guards Armory
Woodward
Sifth
Johnsons
Bis Wand
Coun
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Amorous
Govan
Captain Howell
Johnson
Ciitizens
Dr. Mitchell
John Iynds
West End
T H Goodwin
Philip Brektenbacher
Barefield Re elected As City Sexton In Hot Race
Incumbent Barefield won re election with 2720 votes defeating ex Patrolman I Dukes who had 1231. Others included Baker 812 Carpenter 66 and Millican 371. Barefield carried all wards with strongest support in wards two and five and was backed by the Ladies' Memorial Association.
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Wa Ires
Ptain
Amos Baker
J.C. Millican
de G HD
Sexton Barefield
Ladies’ Memorial Association
Dukes
Third Ward Vote Debate Over Captain Howell Representation
A city executive committee subcommittee met to hear Howell supporters demand a representative for Captain Howell in the third ward polling place. The council heard that the three ward managers oppose Howell, and Julius Fisher could not serve. Captain Brotherton moved to authorize Howell supporters to name a substitute, a motion backed by C. C. Houston.
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City Executive Committee
Howell
Third Ward
Shepard
Young Men's Club
Mienan
Julius Fisher
Fisher
Bryan
W. H. Brotherton
Mr. Bryan
C Houston
Brotherton
Managers dispute over polling place representation
The committee, including Mr Fisher and Capt Howell supporters, debated appointing a representative from Captain Howell’s side at a polling place. Mr Bryan, president of the Howell club, was chosen to serve after consensus that managers should not all come from one candidate’s circle. No removal or substitution of managers occurred.
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Fisher
Howell
Shepard Bryan
Howell Club
Clark Howell
Bryan
Ony Ward
Houston
Third Ward
City Executive Committee Meets to Consolidate Nominees
The city executive committee will meet at noon today to consolidate votes from yesterday's primary and announce nominees. Several members are expected to participate, with discussions focused on finalizing the party slate and addressing any remaining ballots.
Quiet County Election With Light Rural Vote
The state and county election passed quietly with heavy city wards turnout and light country voting. A total of 4050 county votes were cast and few scratches shown indicating broad support for primary picks. Notable figures at the grace polis were Slaton Blackburn Houston Nelms Brosses and other candidates.
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Hal T Lewis
Supreme Court
Grace Polis
General Assembly
John MM «Slaton
BR B Blackburn
C C Houston
John W Nelms
Arnold Brosses
Automobile Causes Big Suit in Trenton Court
Joseph Hughes sues Felix Wardure in United States court for damages after a carriage accident in Seabright. Hughes, a wealthy New Yorker, was injured when his horse was frightened by Wardure’s Warburg automobile and was thrown from the carriage.
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Trenton
United States
Joseph Hughes
Felix Wardure
Miles Sails for Philippines with transport fleet
San Francisco reports Lieutenant General Ne'son M sails for the Philippines aboard the 307 transports from the fleet. the Phama unit will call at Honolulu and Guam as part of the voyage.
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Miles
Philippines
San Francisco
Ne’son # M
Phamaahich
Honolulu
Guam
Navy Estimates Highlight Ship Equipment Funding
Washington October 1 report on naval estimates for 1944 outlines allocations totaling 92,426,024 dollars for ship equipment across branches. The proposals emphasize modernization and readiness, detailing specific provisions for fighting ships and associated gear.
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Navy
Washington
Navy Department
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