Benton County Election Lookback and Voter Details
Projections weigh in as prognosticators study Benton County figures from 1906 1908. Historical data show Republican head tickets leading by 436 in 1906 Kennewick 190 to 65 Dem Prosser 243 to 123 Dem. Travis carried Kennewick by 256 to 23. Prosser backed Harper 391 to 39. Hamilton Democrat beat Hover by 318. Republicans held nine county offices to four for Democrats. Kennewick registration rose from 331 to 350 with 223 in town and 127 outside. Municipal registrations 1905 89 1906 177 1907 152 1908 223.
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Benton County
Kennewick
Prosser
Travis
Harper
Hamilton
H. A. Hover
Guaranteeing Deposits Debate in Ohio State Journal
The piece argues against a bank deposit guarantee system. It warns it would force all savers to back risky banks and shift losses to the public. It notes federal legal obstacles and cites the U.S. attorney general as opposing such guarantees.
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Ohio State Journal
United States
Congress
Dirty Politics Circulation Rumors Pressure Voters
A Benton County notice warns that cliques and candidates may circulate scurrilous literature and attack opponents via late mailings. The piece states such distribution shows which party or signers favor defeat and urges voters to identify and defeat the responsible party.
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Benton County
Two Letters on Benton Yakima Annexation Issue
Two letters from J P McKeand discuss Benton county annexation plans for Yakima county territory. McKeand pledges to represent people over interests and supports votes by territory and county, while McKeand favors annexation of the six mile strip west of Benton if residents want to join. The piece questions McKeand's support for Prosser and critiques his stance toward Kennewick and eastern voters.
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Benton County
Wash
Yakima County
Prosser
J. R McKeand
Hon. Lee A. Johnson Favored for Benton County Support
A Benton County endorsement extols Hon. Lee A. Johnson as an able, fearless Roosevelt Republican suited for Congress. The piece urges full county support on September 8, citing his clean record, reform stance, and cross-county backing from Grange and labor bodies.
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Hon
Lee A. Johnson
Benton County
Johnson
Congress
The
Grange
State Federation of Labor
Mr McGregor Replies on Benton County Boundary Change
Prosser Washington September 3 1908 Mr Editor I read your article in the Kennewick Reporter August 28 on Benton counties boundary shift I deem changing Benton county boundary practically impossible under state constitution and legislature stance I will represent Benton county people if chosen by legislature I have made no promises beyond local option law and senator pledge I leave promises to my opponent Yours respectfully B E McGregor
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Prosser
Wash
Kennewick
Benton County
Washington
B. E. McGregor
Cameron letter on Yakima Benton county boundary
Editor reader letter from Sr Cameron denying support for redrawing county lines by removing a strip from Yakima County to Benton County. He asserts opposition to any division and pledges to represent majority views of Yakima and Benton counties if elected joint senator.
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Kennewick Courier
Yakima County
Benton County
Yakima
Benton
Cameron
Big Wheat Deal Moves 20 000 Plus Bushels in Horse Heaven
Last Saturday C A Lundy and Co bought the Little Missouri eastern Horse Heaven crop totaling 20 000 to 25 000 bushels at 50 cents per No 1 milling wheat. Growers represented include J R Howard EE Latimer E A Ferrall Fred Cresswell and others. Part will go to Mottinger and rest to Hoover with rail shipment planned via Portland and Seattle line. The sale marks the largest haul from Horse Heaven this year amid crop shortage.
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C. A. Lundy & Co
Little Missouri
Horse Heaven
J. R. Howard
EE. Latimer
E. A. Ferrall
Fred Cresswell
G. Leonard
Olsen
Mills
Meals
Liggett
Mottinger
James Crowell
Tacoma
Portland
Seattle
Ernest L. Kolb for County Attorney
A vote for Ernest L. Kolb for county prosecuting attorney is a choice for a capable young officer of the law. Kolb, admitted in Nebraska six years ago, has handled important cases in state and federal courts and will provide a safe, creditable administration in Washington procedure and practice.
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Ernest L. Kolb
Kolb
Nebraska
Washington
Lement
Reception for Public School Teachers at Wiegel Home
Mr and Mrs C W Wiegel and the School Board will host a public reception for teachers in our Public Schools on Thursday September 10 at 8 pm at the Wiegel home on Kennewick Ave. Patrons are invited to attend and meet their children's instructors.
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C. W. Wiegel
Wiegel
Kennewick Ave
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Mr. J.P. McKeand
Reporter
J. R. McKeane
McKeand
East End
Courier
McGregor
Mr. Johnson
Mr. McGregor
Watson Bros
Kennewick, Washington
Juju
Brunswick Billiards and Pool
C. E. Tripp & Son
Eee
Gordon
M. Ashbaugh & Co
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