100 years ago, 1917
A heavy vote was cast in Lewiston, Monday. It has been three years since so great a fight has been put up by both parties. Both the republicans and democrats claim the election. It has been many years since the city has seen so cold an election day. As usual the democrats had the largest number of votes out at the opening so they were able to elect their ward officers. The chief fighting occurred in Wards Three and Four. The republicans are using no rum or money but evidences of liquor are plainly seen in the lower section of the city. Two carloads are said to have arrived in Lewiston a night or two ago. It is exceedingly difficult this year to tell how a man has voted for the ballots are printed on slightly thicker paper than in past years and there are only two tickets, the socialists and prohibitionists not having made any nominations. Even tho the warden stands so the light falls on the ballot as it is placed in the box, it is not certain on which side the cross has been made.
50 years ago, 1967
Earle A. Tarr Jr., acting superintendent of the Auburn Water and Sewerage Districts, reported Thursday there is approximately four and a half feet of frost in the ground, which would be about the same as for a year ago. At Lake Auburn, the last measurement taken last month showed 18 inches of ice cover. Verne Tame, the AWD pumping station attendant, said Thursday he plans to take another measurement soon to see If the recent very cold weather has deepened the ice cover.
25 years ago, 1992
The Lewiston City Council Tuesday night unanimously agreed to lease Lewiston Athletic Park to the new semi-pro L/A Warriors football team for its summer season. The council’s endorsement of a one-year trial lease came over the strong objections of the city Recreation Department and Lewiston High School’s football coach, whose team plays its home games at the park, located next to the high school.
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