John B. Hart
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- Feb 28, 1894The Populists and the 'Single Tax' Movement in DisarrayAn account of the Populist party's executive session, featuring internal finger-pointing and failing funds.Seattle, WA
- Sep 7, 1894A Gavel, a Roar, and a Populist Ticket Born in ChaosKing County's People's Party convention at Turner Hall turned into a shouting, proxy-fighting, faction-splitting marathon—and buried Dr. J. Eugene Jordan and Jack McDonald on the way to nominating a ticket.Seattle, WA
- Jan 11, 1895Two Offices Hang on a Pile of Double-Marked BallotsLawyers spend a full day before Judge Langley fighting over the sheriff's and coroner's seats, as Moyer and Van de Vanter trade technicalities over initials, stamps and hundreds of spoiled ballots.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- May 3, 1895A Fist Shaken in Open CourtA reputation suit turns personal when a witness calls the defense attorney a liar — then threatens him on his way off the stand.Seattle, WA
- Aug 23, 1899The Justice vs. The SaloonsWhen the County Prosecutor refused to enforce Sunday closing laws, a Seattle Justice of the Peace stepped in to seize the gavel and threaten mass arrests.Seattle, WA