Young Men's Independent Political Club
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- Jun 15, 1884A Mysterious Political Club Leaves Voters GuessingA newly formed Young Men's Club keeps its platform hidden, sparking fears of a political power grab.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA
- Jan 23, 1885The Political Club That Stood Up to a Partisan PurgeIn 1885, a band of concerned citizens formed an 'independent' club to protect the judiciary from political interference, launching a defiant campaign to keep a respected judge on the bench.Seattle, WA
- Jul 13, 1885The 1886 Municipal Election: A Fight Over 'Law and Order' vs. Business InterestsAs Seattle gears up for a city election, a fierce political battle erupts over the enforcement of liquor laws, city debt, and the controversial administration of Mayor Leary.Seattle, WA
- Jul 13, 1885The Battle for the Soul of the Seattle Police DepartmentIn an 1885 municipal election, Seattle women flexed their new political power to demand a moral cleanup of the city’s police force, specifically targeting the conduct of Chief of Police James Woolery.Seattle, WA