Joseph N. Dolph
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- May 27, 1884The Fight Over Railroad Land GrantsA scathing critique of Senator Dolph's land forfeiture bill, which is accused of protecting corporate interests over the public domain.Seattle, WA
- Jun 3, 1884The Senator vs. The Railroad BaronsA fierce Senate debate erupts over the Northern Pacific’s attempt to claim land through a 'coal branch' built years earlier.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 12, 1892The Senatorial Tug-of-War Over the Puget SoundIn 1892, Washington’s first senators fought to prevent their state from losing its autonomy to Oregon’s political muscle in a dispute over customs districts.Seattle, WA
- Apr 20, 1892The Decades-Long Struggle for the Ship CanalWhile Washington’s politicians bickered over river improvements and silver coinage in 1892, Seattle’s leaders were quietly lobbying Congress to fund the monumental task of connecting Puget Sound to Lake Union and Lake Washington.Seattle, WA