Governor Semple
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- May 2, 1887The Myth of Labor DisplacementAn 1887 editorial piece argues that fears of Chinese laborers 'stealing' work are baseless, claiming they fill roles white workers refuse to take.Seattle, WA
- May 4, 1887The Thunderstorm That Cleared the AirWhen panic gripped 1887 Seattle following a series of rumors, a firm stand by the Governor turned local anxiety into a surprising display of civic unity.Seattle, WA
- Nov 8, 1887The Jailhouse Scare: Seattle's Dynamite TerrorAfter dynamite bombs were discovered near the city jail, the authorities tightened their grip, trapping prisoners in silence and fueling public anxiety over labor unrest.Seattle, WA
- Jun 21, 1888The Ill-Fated Divorce of Whatcom CountyA couple of thirty years' standing attempted a DIY divorce through a notary, only to find themselves inadvertently back in the bonds of matrimony when the law intervened.Bellingham, WA
- Jul 19, 1888The Battle for the Seattle StreetsA fierce legal and corporate rivalry over cable car franchises threatens to tear up Seattle's downtown, while a mysterious entrepreneur promises to modernize the city with electric power.1st Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Feb 10, 1889The Governor’s Dilemma: Can Washington Skip Congress to Become a State?Territory’s top lawyers clash over whether the Governor can unilaterally call a constitutional convention to bypass federal delays in statehood.Seattle, WA