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Newspaper
Leavenworth Echo
Location
Leavenworth, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1916
Page
4
Paid notices from multiple newspapers praise Charles C. Hart as the most qualified candidate for the Fifth district seat. They cite his Washington experience, newsroom background, and readiness to serve, urging voters to consider Hart on September 12.
A motor caravan of about twenty cars rolled into Leavenworth on Wednesday evening led by the Cashmere band. Bar ny Segra introduced A H Mohler Cashmere’s judicial candidate who spoke of long practice in Minnesota and Cashmere and his bid for a Chelan county Superior court seat. He said he would serve impartially and returned home by nine after lively airs.
Charles C. Hart, backed by Bridgeport Republicans, aims for the congressional nomination. supporters say his Washington experience makes him best suited to serve promptly in Congress. The Winthrop Journal predicts his nomination and election would allow immediate effective service.
The Spokane Chronicle reports a straw ballot with Poindexter at about sixty percent. Corkery leads the congressional race with Murphy and Goodwin close behind. Sutton tops governor with McBride second. Hart favored for congress per J W Gilbert. Ellensburg bonds shift city light plant to cash basis.
The Echo notes Ernest G Spencer visited Leavenworth last Saturday. A long time railroad man, he now serves as Chelan county assessor to fill an unexpired term and seeks the Republican nomination. He touts a 1700 dollar expense reduction, a three million dollar drop in assessed value in 1916, and a state board of equalization appearance. He lives at Entiat with an orchard and urges taxpayers support.
Mr. Lloyd E. Gandy seeking Congress in the Fifth district declares support for nationwide prohibition if elected. He endorses a tariff commission while upholding protectionist Republican principles, favors wartime industry protections, and supports universal military service.
Mrs John B Allen widow of Washington's first U S senator runs for the high state office her husband held If all state women vote for her as first or second choice she may gain a boost Seattle Drydock Construction Co employs 1750 on 2630000 ship contracts
J B Adams Republican candidate promotes nomination for joint senator from Chelan and Kittitas counties. Primary set for September 12, 1916.
Sam R. Sumner files for the Republican nomination for representative of the 56th Legislative District. Primary election set for September 12.
Authorized presentation states Frank A Reynolds seeks the Republican nomination for Chelan County sheriff at the primary election on September 12 1916.
N. Insche announces his run for sheriff on the republican ticket subject to voters at the primary election September 12 1916.
Bert McManus of Cashmere runs as a Republican candidate for sheriff in Chelan County, subject to voter will at the primary election.
A Republican candidate runs in Chelan County’s sheriff race subject to voter will at the primaries on September 12, 1916. The item notes the candidate’s party and the election date and emphasizes the primary contest outcome depends on local voters.
Entiat resident Ernest G. Spencer announces his campaign for county assessor on the Republican ticket, subject to voter action in the primary on September 12.
R. C. Osborn of Wenatchee runs on the Republican ticket for Chelan county Assessor, subject to voters at the primary on September 12, 1916.
Harry G. Hamilton of Malaga announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Assessor in the upcoming primary on September 12. He emphasizes experience and dedication to efficient tax assessment.
County Treasurer candidate U. G. Pogue of Wenatchee runs in the Republican primary seeking the nomination. The primary is set for September 12, 1916.
Frank G. Palmer is a candidate for county treasurer on the republican ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the primary election Sept. 12.
George R. Fisher declares as a Republican candidate for Chelan County Treasurer subject to voter primary on September 12, 1916 in the county.
Republican candidate Alex Baptie seeks the Chelan County Treasurer seat in the primary election on September 12, 1916. He appears on the party ticket and is subject to voter action in the upcoming primary.
County Engineer Tom C. Atkinson of Wenatchee runs on the Republican ticket subject to voters in the primary. F M Berry, also of Wenatchee, announces candidacy for County Engineer at the September 12 primary election.
J. W. Sussex of Peshastin is a candidate for nomination at the primary election on September 12 on the Republican ticket for the office of County Engineer.
Prosecuting Attorney Co B. Conner runs on the republican ticket for Chelan county prosecuting attorney. The candidate emphasizes alignment with voter will at the upcoming primary election on September 12.
A report notes the will of the voters at the September 12 1916 primary election. The article outlines voter intent and the political landscape shaping outcomes.
Paid notice from Wm. A. Grimshaw seeking re nomination as Chelan county Superior Judge in the nonpartisan primary on September 12, 1916. Grimshaw urges voters to support his candidacy for the bench.
A candidate for nomination as Superior Court Judge in Chelan County announces intent dated September 12, 1916. Fred Kemp seeks the seat and urges party support for the forthcoming nominating process.
Frank Reeves announces his candidacy for the Washington Superior Court judgeship in Chelan County at the September 12, 1916 primary. Reeves states his intent to win the nomination and serve as judge.
Arthur H. Mohler of Cashmere launches a non partisan bid for Chelan County Superior Court Judge with a primary election slated for September 12. Mohler emphasizes impartial jurisprudence and public service in his campaign.
A candidate seeks the Republican nomination for Congress in the upcoming primary election held September 12, 1916. The campaign focuses on party platform advocacy, local issues, and voter outreach as candidates vie for the district’s renomination.
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