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Editorial
December 15, 1943
The Northwest Enterprise
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Editorial calls on 125,000 unregistered eligible voters in King County, Seattle, to register and vote in the upcoming spring election, noting low registration among Negroes, likely re-election of Mayor Devin, and civic duty emphasized by progressive ministers.
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LET US REGISTER:
LET US VOTE
There are fully 125,000 unregistered men and women in King county eligible to vote.
One hundred sixty-six thousand are registered to vote in the spring election. Of the number failing to place their names on the registration rolls, where the largest number of Negroes reside, indicate less than one-half of these are qualified.
Soon the city of Seattle will buzz with activity of candidates and their supporters for membership in the City Council. In all probability the present members of the City Council will succeed themselves.
The biggest question for Seattle voters to determine is who is going to be the next mayor. Will Seattle be a closed or open city? Will it be liberal or conservative?
There is no reason to suppose that Mayor Devin will not be a candidate to succeed himself. We doubt the ability of any man yet proposed to wrest from the present mayor what he has won.
Many men, white and black, have stated they feel the present police court judge is too temperamental and ought to be succeeded by a judge more stable.
Wishful thinking is of no moment.
Register and vote. No poll tax is required to vote in this state.
Progressive ministers in this city are already urging congregations to register and vote.
Churchgoers have a civic duty to perform and should not be heard squawking after the election.
Good Morning, brother or sister. Have you registered? Do it now.
LET US VOTE
There are fully 125,000 unregistered men and women in King county eligible to vote.
One hundred sixty-six thousand are registered to vote in the spring election. Of the number failing to place their names on the registration rolls, where the largest number of Negroes reside, indicate less than one-half of these are qualified.
Soon the city of Seattle will buzz with activity of candidates and their supporters for membership in the City Council. In all probability the present members of the City Council will succeed themselves.
The biggest question for Seattle voters to determine is who is going to be the next mayor. Will Seattle be a closed or open city? Will it be liberal or conservative?
There is no reason to suppose that Mayor Devin will not be a candidate to succeed himself. We doubt the ability of any man yet proposed to wrest from the present mayor what he has won.
Many men, white and black, have stated they feel the present police court judge is too temperamental and ought to be succeeded by a judge more stable.
Wishful thinking is of no moment.
Register and vote. No poll tax is required to vote in this state.
Progressive ministers in this city are already urging congregations to register and vote.
Churchgoers have a civic duty to perform and should not be heard squawking after the election.
Good Morning, brother or sister. Have you registered? Do it now.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Voter Registration
Seattle Election
King County
Mayor Devin
Negro Voters
Civic Duty
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Devin
City Council
Police Court Judge
Negroes
Progressive Ministers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Urging Voter Registration In Seattle
Stance / Tone
Strong Encouragement To Register And Vote
Key Figures
Mayor Devin
City Council
Police Court Judge
Negroes
Progressive Ministers
Key Arguments
125,000 Eligible Unregistered Voters In King County
Less Than Half Qualified In Areas With Largest Negro Population
Incumbent Mayor Devin Likely To Win Re Election
Present Police Court Judge Seen As Too Temperamental
No Poll Tax Required To Vote In The State
Churchgoers Have A Civic Duty To Register And Vote