Territory of Washington
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- Oct 5, 1878When Washington Voters First Weighed StatehoodIn 1878, Governor Elisha P. Ferry issued a formal proclamation calling for a territory-wide vote on the proposed state constitution and the future of regional representation.Olympia, WA
- Apr 25, 1885The Trial of James E. Doff: A Seattle Jury’s AcquittalA local legal drama in the Washington Territory concludes with a dramatic second ballot that completely exonerates the defendant.Seattle, WA
- Jun 12, 1887The Weight of Reasonable Doubt in Early SeattleA century and a half ago, a Washington judge meticulously laid out the standard of proof for a murder trial, reminding the jury that a man’s life hung not on suspicion, but on evidence.Seattle, WA