Judge Gordon
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- Sep 30, 1889The Battle for the Territory’s CapitalA scrappy, promotional rivalry between Ellensburg and North Yakima to become the official seat of government for Washington Territory.Seattle, WA
- Sep 18, 1894The Silver Fight Waiting Inside Spokane’s Republican ConventionNine Supreme Court hopefuls, three congressional candidates, and a free-silver bloc turn Washington’s 1894 state convention into a backroom brawl before it even opens.Auditorium, Spokane, WA
- Mar 31, 1895The Judge Nobody Saw ComingGovernor McGraw stuns Olympia's legal establishment by appointing T. M. Reed Jr. to the Thurston County bench—just before a bar committee can protest.Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA
- Sep 2, 1909Acquitted by His Own Senate, and the Governor Says the People Will Judge HimWashington's insurance commissioner beat all twelve impeachment charges on a 14-to-26 vote. Governor Hay called it a violation of the senators' oaths — and handed the case to the voters.Olympia, WA