Law and Order Party
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- Jul 13, 1884The Apple Orchard ConventionA political showdown in the grove defines the Law and Order party’s rise in 1884 Seattle.4th Street, Seattle, WA
- Jul 10, 1885The Political Theater of 1885 SeattleAn overheard dialogue between two political 'gentlemen' reveals the messy, backroom realities of early Seattle’s 'Law and Order' movement.Seattle, WA
- Jul 10, 1885The Battle for the Soul of Seattle’s Police DepartmentIn 1885, a local editorial called on women, who held significant civic influence, to reject a mayoralty candidate beholden to the 'saloon interest' and elect a law-and-order candidate to clean up the force.Seattle, WA
- Jul 12, 1885The Political Brawl of 1885As Seattle prepared for a high-stakes municipal election, a chaotic 'Business Men’s' rally struggled to gain traction against the reformist 'Law and Order' movement, exposing deep class and moral divides in the young city.Opera House, Seattle
- Jul 15, 1885The Political Tidal Wave that Swept Seattle’s CouncilAfter a crushing defeat at the polls, the incumbent 'Law and Order' party leaders signal they will voluntarily step down, ending a bitter period of civic paralysis in 1885 Seattle.Front Street, Seattle, WA