Washington State Constitutional Convention
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- Aug 22, 1889The Battle for the Seattle WaterfrontAs the Washington State Constitutional Convention nears its conclusion, delegates engage in a fierce final debate over the ownership of tide lands and the rights of the state versus private corporations.Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Sep 5, 1889The Fight for the FranchiseAs Washington moved toward statehood in 1889, delegates placed the question of woman suffrage directly before the voters in a separate ballot article.Olympia, WA