Percy W. Rochester
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- Mar 9, 1892The Wild 1892 Election Day Riot in Seattle’s First WardWhile Seattle’s municipal election saw a decisive shift in power, the ballot boxes were guarded by brawls, rumors of illegal ‘hobo’ voters, and street-side skirmishes that nearly turned deadly.4th Ave S & S Washington St, Seattle, WA
- Aug 24, 1892Seattle’s Canal Demand Became a Political TrapAt the 1892 Democratic state convention in Olympia, King County’s push for a Lake Washington ship canal collided with a Pierce County-led alliance—and James Hamilton Lewis’s gubernatorial hopes hung in the balance.Olympia Hotel, Olympia, WA
- Aug 27, 1892Seattle Lost the Ship Canal Fight in One Olympia NightThe 1892 Democratic state convention rejected the Lake Washington ship canal, humiliated King County's delegates and nominated Henry J. Snively for governor — setting off a political feud over Seattle's waterfront future.Olympia, WA
- Nov 19, 1892The 'Kid Committee' Faces Its Election TabDemocratic party campaign workers and local publishers spar in court over unpaid bills for 1892 election advertising.Seattle, WA
- Sep 12, 1894Seattle Congratulates Tacoma, in Incandescent LightsSeattle's women, manufacturers and artists prepare a showy welcome for Tacoma fair visitors, complete with a glowing sign, exhibits and a dedicated march.Tacoma, WA
- Jun 19, 1895A Monitor, a Greased Pig, and a City on Fire for the FourthSeattle's 1895 Fourth of July committee promised a naval sham battle, fireworks over the water, yacht and canoe races, and two days of frontier sports.Seattle, WA