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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
6
Report notes that due to the death of Democratic elector A Stream and his late substitution by E M Connor, many ballots listed Stream. Washington may award one of seven electoral votes to Hughes as voters cast for Stream cannot be reassigned to the living elector.
Under current circumstances Connor is likely to be declared elected. However a single elector cannot determine the outcome, so the unforeseen incident causes no significant harm or disruption to the final result.
Michigan South Dakota Nebraska and Alaska backed prohibition with strong majorities. Arkansas already dry had the measure resubmitted last Tuesday and again went dry by a larger margin.
Miss Clela Bullis is entertaining at bridge this afternoon. The gathering highlights a social game with friends in an informal, genteel setting.
Researchers credit yellow khaki and hosiery with deterring mosquitos and malaria in soldiers just back from the Philippines. Marines testify to immunity due to their yellow uniforms, urging vacationers to pack yellow stockings.
A remark notes that some claim mosquitos lack color perception and would be unable to distinguish hues. The statement suggests a belief about insect vision, reflecting a broader discussion on sensory limitations.
With the exception of Representative, the entire Republican county slate in Chelan was chosen by majorities ranging from two to four hundred votes, reflecting tight local contests in a Republican sweep.
Notice of General Election. Election scheduled for December 5 1916 to elect Mayor City Treasurer City Clerk City Attorney Councilman at Large First Ward Second Ward and Third Ward. Nominees listed include Mayor W L Hale City Treasurer L W Woodrow City Clerk A R Brown City Attorney L J Nelson and Councilmen W W Wilder W T Van Brocklin M D Montgomery Jas H Wunder R Brown City Clerk.
L F Bullis of Leavenworth State Bank spent several days in Seattle this week on business matters.
A call to pause partisan attacks and focus energy on constructive campaigning. The note urges cooperation and uplifting efforts rather than mutual knocking, promoting teamwork in the run up to the next political effort.
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