John B. Slater
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- Aug 27, 1892Seattle Lost the Ship Canal Fight in One Olympia NightThe 1892 Democratic state convention rejected the Lake Washington ship canal, humiliated King County's delegates and nominated Henry J. Snively for governor — setting off a political feud over Seattle's waterfront future.Olympia, WA
- Nov 19, 1892The Battle for the Stevens County SeatColville fights to remain the seat of government as the county commissioners attempt to move it to Kettle Falls.Colville, WA
- Jul 16, 1908Overnight Line at the Courthouse as Washington’s New Primary Law Meets Its First TestCandidates camped outside the Stevens County auditor’s office to file for office—and Newport-area races split three ways before the votes were even cast.Colville, WA
- Aug 27, 1908A 'Non-Partisan' Judgeship Descends Into Mud, Ink and a Socialist WildcardStevens County's race for superior judge turns into open personal warfare between newspaper offices, while a Socialist candidate from Northport quietly builds what his rivals fear is an 800-vote bloc.Colville, WA
- Aug 27, 1908A Judicial Candidate Finds Apathy at Kelly's Hall — and Waste in County OfficesJohn B. Slater came to Newport to explain the new primary law. Few showed up, but he still had a warning about deputies doing the work while elected officials collected the pay.Newport, WA