Snively
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- Oct 18, 1892The Art of the Legislative DodgeA blistering political attack on a gubernatorial candidate accused of cowardice and 'dodging' his duties in the state house.Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA
- Oct 20, 1892Grays Harbor Voters Skeptical of McGraw's Ditch SchemeA visit from Republican gubernatorial candidate John H. McGraw leaves local voters cold as he doubles down on the controversial Lake Washington canal project at the expense of local harbor interests.Aberdeen, WA
- Oct 21, 1892The Political Shifting of Mr. SnivelyAn editorial critique of a legislator known for avoiding tough votes and ducking public responsibility.Olympia, WA
- Nov 10, 1892The 1892 Election Results: McGraw TriumphsEarly returns confirm a Republican state sweep, though 'Seattle haters' in Tacoma complicate the tally.Seattle, WA
- Nov 11, 1892John McGraw Secures Victory as Washington’s New GovernorWith returns finalized across several counties, the Republican ticket sweeps the state, soundly defeating the People's Party and Democratic challengers.Seattle, WA
- Aug 21, 1894The Fusion Bargain: Democrats and Populists Trade Principles for a TicketA Tacoma dispatch describes backroom talks, proxies and newspaper maneuvering as Washington's Democrats and Populists weigh a joint slate.Tacoma, WA
- Jan 11, 1895The Customs Collector and the Straw Men of Puget SoundA Tacoma official accuses Collector J. C. Saunders of padding the customs payroll with political workers—including a no-show inspector—for work never done at the Interstate Fair.Tacoma, WA
- Jun 7, 1895The Trial of Banker EdmistonA North Yakima banker faces trial for allegedly accepting deposits while knowing his bank was insolvent, sparking a debate over corporate accountability.Yakima, WA
- Jun 9, 1895The Populist Jury and the BankerA Walla Walla banker is convicted of taking deposits while insolvent, with the defense blaming the jury's 'Populist hatred' for the verdict.Walla Walla, WA