Governor Laughton
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- Jan 9, 1891The Political Smoke of 1891: Backroom Deals and Populist UprisingsWhile Washington’s early legislature debated the direct election of senators and railroad regulation, backroom meetings at the Olympia Hotel signaled the enduring influence of corporate power.Olympia Hotel, Olympia, WA
- May 28, 1891The Scandal of the Agricultural College CommissionA heated investigation into alleged corruption and secret deals involving former Washington state officials and the site selection for the new state college.Olympia, WA
- Feb 12, 1893Washington State Bans Private Mercenary GuardsNew legislation makes it a serious crime for companies to employ private detective agencies like the Pinkertons to suppress strikes or intimidate employees.Olympia, WA
- Jul 11, 1893Governor Grants Pardon to SailorAfter serving time in the state penitentiary, a sailor convicted of robbery is released following a petition for innocence.Seattle, WA