Legislature of Washington Territory
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- Apr 15, 1854The Struggle for Temperance in the New TerritoryLegislators in the newly formed Washington Territory debate a strict 'Maine-style' liquor law, aiming to build a moral foundation for the burgeoning frontier society.Olympia, WA
- Dec 17, 1885The Price of a Free PassIn 1885, Seattle’s press took on the corrupting influence of Northern Pacific Railroad’s 'free' travel gifts to legislators, arguing that such favors were nothing less than bribes intended to command political obedience.Olympia, WA