Samuel Bass
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- May 1, 1893A Warhorse Against the Political MachineA frustrated Democratic candidate exposes a 'mutual admiration society' in Whatcom County politics, alleging corruption in the appointment of local postmasters.Bellingham, WA
- Aug 1, 1894A Bluff Democrat Tells the State Committee to Hold Its Convention in HellSamuel Bass, a Whatcom Democrat, answers a request for advice with a scalding letter about party hacks, shyster judges and tin-horn gamblers.Bellingham, WA
- Aug 5, 1894Whatcom's Democrats Eat Their Own: 'Thieves, Fakirs and Impostors'A county Democratic club meets to denounce its own officeholders — accusing a candidate of selling his nomination to the highest bidder and the party machine of swapping votes for cash — until a motion to adjourn ends the night in pandemonium.Bellingham, WA