E. C. Hughes
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- Oct 25, 1892The Court Could Make Commissioners Act—But Not Tell Them HowA mandamus bid to split Martin's Creek precinct fails, with Judge Lichtenberg ruling the board already acted within the law.Superior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle, WA
- Jul 20, 1894Lawyers Close Ranks Behind the Courts as Populism Roils the BarAt the State Bar Association's Seattle session, a Spokane lawyer's attack on corporate influence in the judiciary drew a swift resolution of confidence—and a fight over nonpartisan judges and a state law school.Seattle, WA
- Sep 5, 1894The First Ward Has Not Yet Voted: A Rowdy King County Convention Picks Its TicketIn 1894, King County Republicans packed Seattle’s Armory, fought over a contested First Ward delegation, hissed down rivals, and nominated a full county ticket in one raucous night.Seattle Armory, Seattle, WA
- Sep 14, 1894Republicans Drum a Populist Out of the NestA mistaken delegate from Star Lake is unanimously expelled from the King County Republican committee before the state convention.Seattle, WA
- Aug 11, 1905The $5,400 HandshakeA state land commissioner faces a Supreme Court battle over whether he can bypass a high-dollar bid for school lands in favor of a personal deal.Olympia, WA