John R. Allen
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- Aug 30, 1880The Retired Colonel and the County TreasurerA judge instructs a Grand Jury on whether a retired U.S. Army officer is legally permitted to hold the civilian office of King County Treasurer.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Mar 11, 1893The Governor’s Executive FiatAfter the state legislature deadlocked and failed to elect a U.S. Senator, Governor McGraw unilaterally appointed John B. Allen to fill the seat.Olympia, WA
- May 17, 1895The Senator Who Came to Bless the CanalIllinois senator Shelby Cullom tours Seattle's proposed Lake Washington ship canal, flirts with a presidential run, and tells boosters their city needs 'a little Chicago push.'Seattle, WA