Mr. Learned
Named in 2 stories. Back to all names
- Sep 7, 1876The Bread and Butter Vote: How the Custom House Ring Rigged Port Townsend PoliticsIn a stunning display of patronage politics in September 1876, federal employees in Port Townsend marched in lockstep to defeat local opposition, proving that government jobs were still the ultimate political currency.Custom House, Port Townsend, WA
- Dec 18, 1893The Postmaster’s Patronage Problem: Civil Service Warns Port TownsendPostmaster McNamara threatened to replace Port Townsend’s post office staff with loyal Democrats. The Civil Service Commission warned that patronage could cost him personally—and cited a Pennsylvania postmaster who paid $600 out of pocket.Port Townsend Post Office, Port Townsend, WA