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The Wrangell Sentinel
Wrangell, Alaska
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In Cordova, Tuesday's municipal election was the closest and most contentious on record, resulting in a tie for city clerk and demands for a recount. Dr. L. H. Wolfe was elected mayor, along with other Independent ticket winners; Peoples ticket candidates Fred and Chester Davis won council seats.
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CORDOVA-Tuesday's municipal election was the bitterest in the history of this city. with the largest vote on record. and the result was so close that a contest has been filed and a recount demanded. Three candidates for the office of city clerk emerged with a tie vote.
Dr. L. H. Wolfe was elected mayor, Charles Foynston, a member of the city council and Dalton Barr. city treasurer, all on the Independent ticket. On the Peoples ticket, Fred and Chester Davis were elected to the city council, Paul Bloedhorn and Sam Laurie were two votes behind the Davises.
In a three-cornered race for city clerk, Charles Ristine, K. G. Robinson and Ed Harwood tied. J. Smith was elected school director without opposition.
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Cordova
Event Date
Tuesday
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tie vote for city clerk among charles ristine, k. g. robinson, and ed harwood; recount demanded; dr. l. h. wolfe elected mayor; charles foynston elected to city council; dalton barr elected city treasurer; fred and chester davis elected to city council; j. smith elected school director without opposition.
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Tuesday's municipal election in Cordova was the bitterest in city history with the largest vote on record and close results leading to a filed contest and demanded recount. Three candidates tied for city clerk. Independent ticket winners: Dr. L. H. Wolfe as mayor, Charles Foynston to city council, Dalton Barr as city treasurer. Peoples ticket: Fred and Chester Davis elected to city council, with Paul Bloedhorn and Sam Laurie two votes behind.