J. H. Blake
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- Jun 20, 1895The Ballard Council Seat That Turned on Two VotesA recount in superior court puts J. H. Blake ahead in a contested Ballard election, with one ballot box opened and a handful of votes still to count.Ballard, Seattle, WA
- Jul 3, 1895Ballard's New School Board Fires Its Best Teacher to Settle a ScoreA freshly elected school board in Ballard drops two veteran teachers — including the superintendent — and a director admits it's because Miss Funk belonged to the wrong faction.Ballard, WA
- Jul 3, 1895Fists and a Revolver: Ballard's Council Seat Fight Turns ViolentA court-ordered councilman tries to take his seat, a lawyer punches an editor, and a revolver comes out — all in one evening at Ballard's city council.Ballard, Seattle, WA