Delegate Voorhees
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- Feb 12, 1886The Great Land Reclaim: The Fight Over Northern Pacific’s Unearned RailsA legislative push in 1886 aimed to strip the Northern Pacific Railroad of vast swaths of public land it held but failed to build upon, seeking to return it to settlers.Seattle, WA
- Jan 26, 1889The Great Statehood Gamble: Why Washington Was Left Behind While South Dakota Joined the UnionAs North Yakima pushes for an independent convention and Congress favors executive proclamation for other territories, Seattle’s leaders warn that the 'omnibus bill' is actively discriminating against Washington's path to statehood.Arcade Building, Seattle, WA