Secretary Weir
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- Oct 26, 1891Twenty-Four Officers Wanted the Adjutant General GoneA petition against Adjutant General O’Brien reached the governor, who refused to demand a resignation—prompting a theatrical outburst from Tacoma’s “Little Corporal.”Olympia, WA
- Nov 28, 1891The Governor, the Corporations, and the Session He Wouldn't CallA leaked cabinet meeting shows Governor Ferry weighing an extra legislative session against the wrath of corporations—and his own officials split over whether the state can wait.Olympia, WA
- Mar 7, 1892The Old Capitol Gets a Hurried Remodel Before the Legislature ReturnsSecretary Weir is shoring up sagging foundations, rebuilding the Senate chamber, and squeezing five or six more years out of Olympia's aging statehouse.Olympia, WA
- Sep 22, 1892The New Rules for the Ballot BoxA new election regulation threatens to disenfranchise candidates in remote areas, sparking fears of chaos in the upcoming vote.Olympia, WA
- Feb 18, 1893The Paper Blizzard That Ate Washington's BudgetA senate committee blames vague printing laws and verbose officials for a $52,000 deficit—and says thousands of reports are destined for the junk dealer.Olympia, WA