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- Jan 22, 1895A Packed Seattle Council Refuses to Reconsider Andrew Jackson—and Spars Over Work for the UnemployedIn a tense night meeting, aldermen uphold the rejection of Jackson for the public works board, refer the Industrial Co-operative Society's plea for jobs, and wrestle with street names, franchises and city finances.Seattle, WA
- Jan 25, 1895A Mayor's Nomination and the Aldermen Laying Plans to Block ItMayor Phelps names John J. Scurry to the board of public works, and the same aldermanic combination that fought his predecessor quietly organizes to sink the confirmation.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA