The Washington Standard
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- Oct 5, 1861The Political Price of Loyalty in 1861A fiery exchange between the Territorial Surveyor General and the local press highlights the intense suspicion of secessionist sympathizers in Washington Territory.Olympia, WA
- Sep 13, 1862The Gold Rush Mania: A Cautionary Tale for SettlersAs disheartened miners return from the upper Columbia, the Standard warns local farmers and mechanics that steady work at home is worth more than the speculative, dangerous 'El Dorado' scramble.Olympia, WA
- Aug 15, 1863The Struggle for an Inland RouteOlympia’s leadership frets that without a wagon road over the Cascades, the capital city risks losing its status to the burgeoning trade of the Upper Columbia.Olympia, WA