W. H. Calkins
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- Jan 20, 1891The Olympia Hotel RiotA political caucus to nominate a U.S. Senator erupts into a shouting match and physical brawl as factions clash over the candidate list.Hotel Olympia, Olympia, WA
- Jan 20, 1891The Tacoma Land Grab: How Rich Men Tried to Steal Washington’s Senate SeatIn January 1891, Seattle’s press rallied behind incumbent Senator Watson Squire against a rival backed by Tacoma’s wealthy elite, exposing a bitter battle over whether the state would be ruled by its people or its land barons.Olympia, WA
- Feb 26, 1891The Sting That Toppled a RepresentativeWhen Washington state lawmaker John L. Metcalfe accepted a bribe to expose corruption, the legislature responded by trying to expel him instead of the briber.Washington State Capitol, Olympia, WA
- Apr 15, 1892The Pioneer Politicos of 1892Fresh from statehood, Washington’s Republican delegates met in Seattle to claim their seat at the national table, debating the future of the party—and the free coinage of silver—in a rowdy, multi-ballot convention.Seattle, WA