George Hazzard
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- Mar 12, 1892The Hungry Brethren: Seattle’s Post-Election Feeding FrenzyFresh off a resounding election win, Seattle’s incoming Democratic administration is besieged by a desperate army of office-seekers, while power brokers maneuver to clear the path for the next gubernatorial bid.Seattle, WA
- Apr 7, 1892The Boss of Port TownsendA taxpayer-led revolt targets a city treasurer backed by gamblers, prostitutes, and the local political machine.Port Townsend, WA
- Apr 18, 1892The Political Feud Over a City ComptrollerA power struggle in Seattle's city government reaches a fever pitch as five aldermen defy Mayor Ronald's appointment of J. M. Carson, setting off a storm of allegations and local partisan warfare.Seattle, WA
- Sep 14, 1892Democratic Boss Wins Power StruggleDespite internal opposition and cries of 'crow-eating,' George Hazzard secures control of the state campaign, cementing his influence over party politics.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 15, 1892The Shadow Boss of Washington PoliticsA political operative creates a 'campaign committee' to mask his influence after intense public backlash from his own party.Tacoma, WA
- Oct 7, 1892The Rowdy Pierce County Democratic ConventionBoos, hisses, and shouts of 'Rats' define a chaotic convention as local Democrats revolt against a fusion plan with the People's Party.Tacoma, WA
- Oct 8, 1892Internal Strife Rips Apart Tacoma’s Democratic PartyA bitter feud between the party's 'kids' and established members over sheriff nominations and fusion schemes threatens to cost the Democrats the election.Tacoma, WA
- Jan 18, 1893Democratic Party Feuds in the Young State of WashingtonGeorge Hazzard offers a biting critique of party politics, arguing that political leaders are 'rushing' the careers of young hopefuls and neglecting the party's true architects.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 8, 1894The Tillicums' Trick: How a Political Machine Fooled Tacoma's DemocratsA secretive faction called the Tillicums manipulates primaries, places decoy tickets, and doles out patronage jobs to tighten its grip on Pierce County politics.Tacoma, WA