Speaker Meigs
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- Feb 10, 1909Olympia Lawmakers Refuse to Scapegoat Japanese Residents—For NowA cable from Tokyo and a Pierce County bill barring foreigners from public works force the Washington House to confront anti-Japanese legislation.Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA
- Jul 8, 1909The Statehouse Recesses—and an Impeachment Trial WaitsLawmakers adjourn until August 11 to try Insurance Commissioner J.H. Schively on 26 counts, capping a special session that cost $117,984 and spawned investigations of the Supreme Court and a 'Nurses' Trust Bill.'Olympia, WA
- Sep 3, 1909The Firebrand of the LegislatureHow Ole Hanson, a future mayor of Seattle, made his name by fighting party bosses and winning on the house floor.Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA