Thaddeus Hanford
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- Aug 9, 1878The Forgotten Ballot for Women’s Suffrage in WashingtonIn 1878, Washington Territory’s proposed constitution contained specific articles to enfranchise women and restrict the sale of liquor, marking a radical early push for civic equality.Walla Walla, WA
- Aug 10, 1878The Rising Tides of IndustryAn 1873 editorial reflects on the fragility of Pacific Coast harbors, warning that unchecked mining waste and silt are creating an uncertain future for maritime commerce.Seattle, WA
- Aug 16, 1878The Boom That BustedReflecting on the 'mushroom' growth and subsequent economic fallout of 1870s Seattle, a local editor recounts a tale of over-speculation, debt, and the volatile reliance on steamship-driven growth.Seattle, WA
- Aug 29, 1878The Mail Monopoly Hurting Washington’s PioneersSettlers in Snoqualmie and Fall City faced weeks of delays because a contractor prioritized convenience over the needs of isolated rural communities.Snoqualmie, WA
- Apr 18, 1885The Judge and the Paper: A Judicial Power Play in 1885 SeattleWhen a Seattle newspaper editor made a habit of attacking Chief Justice Greene, the court didn't just sue for libel—it took direct control of the editorial desk.Front Street, Seattle, WA