Nichols
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- Sep 9, 1894The Preacher, the Slanderer and the Methodist ConferenceTacoma's Methodist conference accepted a report clearing Rev. Ford of charges that he seduced a girl in Arkansas and embezzled money, while branding his accuser a slanderer.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 4, 1909Eight Days, $7 Million in Requests, and a Labor Agenda Left to DieWashington's 1909 legislature entered its final week with appropriations far outrunning revenue, more than 30 liquor bills pending, and nearly every labor measure quietly sidetracked.Olympia, WA
- Mar 18, 1909A Niagara-Scale Power Play Comes to NewportA Spokane-backed electric company takes over Newport's service, seeks a city franchise, and eyes 75,000 horsepower at Cabinet Gorge.Newport, WA
- May 6, 1909Resign in Days, or Face Perjury Charges: Seattle Ultimatum to Two State OfficersSecretary of State Nichols and Insurance Commissioner Schively were given a deadline after a closed-door meeting of the investigating committee — with a hint that worse than perjury could follow.Seattle, WA
- Jul 1, 1909The House Turns on Its Insurance CommissionerThe Washington House votes unanimously to impeach Insurance Commissioner James H. Schively, opening a Senate trial that could remove him—and prolong the special session.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