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- Aug 24, 1894Who Gets to Vote in the Primaries?Seattle's corporation counsel says registration is not optional—even for party primaries—and that election judges cannot waive it.Seattle, WA
- Sep 8, 1894The Mayor Fired Him; He Took City Hall to CourtPolice Commissioner John O. Niggle challenged Mayor Phelps's removal power—and his fellow commissioner Cheasty refused even to shake the mayor's hand.Seattle, WA
- Jan 17, 1895The $5,000 Wager That Sent a Man Around the World With NothingPaul Jones reaches Seattle with $300 left to earn, a paper suit on his back, and a Boston bet that has already carried him through Japan and the Suez Canal.Seattle, WA
- Mar 24, 1895Seattle's City Hall Goes Dark After a Bribery Letter LeaksAfter a letter denying a bribe to an alderman reached the press, the board ordered the city clerk to lock official documents away until meetings.Seattle, WA
- Mar 26, 1895The Aldermen Tried to Keep Public Documents Secret. The City Clerk Objected.After a bribery accusation leaked, Seattle's board ordered documents withheld. The clerk and corporation counsel said the public had a right to see them.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA