T. J. Humes
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- Jan 27, 1886The Seattle Petition Against Chinese LaborA group of prominent attorneys and citizens petition the territorial legislature, demanding the passage of exclusionary labor laws despite constitutional concerns.Seattle, WA
- Nov 17, 1887The Political Tightrope of Territorial SeattleIn a 1887 campaign speech, future Seattle Mayor T.J. Humes attempts to balance the demands of laborers, miners, and the controversial issue of women's suffrage.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Sep 5, 1889The Real Estate Frenzy of Renton AdditionPromoters of a new Seattle neighborhood published a list of prominent investors to drive up property values before the arrival of a new cable line.Seattle, WA
- Jan 17, 1895One Judge for Two Counties: Seattle's Judge Osborn Wants the Bench TrimmedA King County jurist tells the legislature that twenty-four superior judges for thirty-four counties is money badly spent — and that a judge handling Seattle's docket earns no more than one deciding farm boundary lines.Seattle, WA
- May 5, 1899The Mayor’s Welcome: Seattle Prepares to Embrace Its War HeroesMayor Humes and the Chamber of Commerce unite to orchestrate a grand reception for the Washington Volunteers returning from the Philippines, offering free rail excursions and civic honors.Seattle, WA
- Jul 24, 1899A Seattle Streetcar Killing Sparks Calls for LynchingA labor dispute turns violent in the streets of Seattle, nearly triggering a riot outside a trolley line's offices.Seattle, WA