Nov. 6, 1917

Joseph C. Smith Sr. of Levanna has received letters from his son, Joseph, who is on the fighting line in France, having gone over the first contingent in the expeditionary force under

General Pershing. Joseph protests he is not homesick but says he will be glad when the big job is done.

Nov. 6, 1937

One thousand Haitians reported slaughtered. Dominican Army masses on border in Island crisis. U.S. envoy ordered to return to post.

Nov. 6, 1997

AUBURN - Republican David Walrath said he's facing lots of work in his next two-years as District 6 representative in the county Legislature. “I'm looking forward to continuing efforts to clean up Owasco Lake, rebuild the seawall and restore Emerson Park,” he said. Four-year incumbent Walrath, 51, won his third straight term Tuesday night by beating out challenger and first-time Democratic candidate Gino Alberici, 61.

Nov. 6, 2002

UTICA - Rep. Sherwood Boehlert had a message for the constituents in the new part of the 24th Congressional District. “I intend to do them proud and serve them well,” Boehlert said Tuesday night from his Utica campaign headquarters. Unofficial election results early Wednesday showed Boehlert defeating Dr. David Walrath 88,681 to 25,813.

- Compiled by Linda Simmons