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N. G. Blalock

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Aug 25, 1892The Canal Plank That Nearly Tore Washington’s Democrats ApartIn Olympia, King County delegates fought Pierce County over whether to endorse the Lake Washington canal. They settled on a vague promise, then spent the night shouting each other down.Olympia, WA
Nov 7, 1893A State Official Caught Profiting Off World's Fair SurplusDr. N. G. Blalock faces public scrutiny for failing to report the sale of Washington State lumber exhibit assets, keeping the proceeds for himself.Seattle, WA
Jun 18, 1903The Scandal at Walla Walla SchoolsA school board member resigns in protest after the superintendent is re-elected despite allegations of financial misconduct.Lincoln School, Walla Walla, WA
Nov 16, 1903The School Board's Secret LedgerTaxpayers in Walla Walla are fighting for financial transparency as the local school board repeatedly ignores state law to hide its spending.Walla Walla, WA
Jan 14, 1904End of an Era for Regional Fruit GrowersDr. N. G. Blalock steps down after a decade leading the Northwest Fruit Growers' Association, signaling a major transition for the region's agricultural industry.Walla Walla, WA