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January 11, 1908
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
In Davenport, about half the normal vote is being cast in the election to adopt a commission form of government. The east end supports it, but the west end's German areas oppose; outcome uncertain, needing only a bare majority. If passed, changes take effect in spring with April elections.
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OUTCOME IS HELD RATHER DOUBTFUL.
Half Normal Vote Being Cast on Adoption of Commission Form of Government in Davenport.
It is estimated that about half the normal vote is being polled on the question of adopting the commission form of government at the election in Davenport today. The east end of the city is conceded to be favorable but the west end with the German strongholds are against it. The outcome is in doubt. A bare majority of the votes cast is all that is necessary for the project to carry. If it is approved the change will take place in the spring, the election of new officers being held at the usual time in April.
Half Normal Vote Being Cast on Adoption of Commission Form of Government in Davenport.
It is estimated that about half the normal vote is being polled on the question of adopting the commission form of government at the election in Davenport today. The east end of the city is conceded to be favorable but the west end with the German strongholds are against it. The outcome is in doubt. A bare majority of the votes cast is all that is necessary for the project to carry. If it is approved the change will take place in the spring, the election of new officers being held at the usual time in April.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Davenport Election
Commission Government
Vote Outcome
German Strongholds
Where did it happen?
Davenport
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Davenport
Story Details
Estimated half normal vote cast in Davenport election on adopting commission form of government; east end favorable, west end (German strongholds) against; outcome doubtful, bare majority needed; change in spring if approved, new officers elected in April.