Elks
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- Mar 17, 1895The Governor’s Violin Fell Silent at the Bohemian ClubCharles B. Laughton—former acting governor, lawyer, and celebrated fiddler—died mid-sentence in Tacoma after a legislative session, leaving behind a career tangled in vetoes and a school-book scandal.Tacoma, WA
- Jun 29, 1903The Elks vs. the Woodmen: A Charity Baseball ThrillerA nail-biting, ten-inning game raises over $50 for the Heppner flood relief committee.Walla Walla, WA
- Aug 18, 1903The Evangelist and the ElksA visiting revivalist stirs controversy in Moscow, Idaho, and brings his tent-preaching tour to Walla Walla.Walla Walla, WA
- Dec 10, 1903The Sermon That Rocked the ElksA Presbyterian minister uses a memorial service for the departed to launch a fiery, public crusade against the morality of his fraternal hosts.Tacoma Theater, Tacoma, WA
- Jan 27, 1904The Uninvited Guest at the Elks LodgeA Ballard woman claims she has mastered the secret rituals of the Elks after spying on their meetings from a rooftop, and now she's demanding membership.237 Ballard Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Aug 6, 1909Labor Council Boycotts New Elks BuildingBuilding trades council declares new Elks lodge unfair and warns union workers to stay off the job.Everett, WA