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4 stories
- The Federal Strike Against Washington's Anti-Cigarette Law
A federal judge declares Washington's prohibition on cigarette sales unconstitutional, setting up a fight between state and federal authority.
- The Great Cigarette Crackdown
A Vancouver tobacco dealer’s arrest triggers a high-stakes legal battle over whether small cigarette packages qualify for interstate commerce protections.
- Extension of Time for Land Settlement
A new congressional act provides crucial relief for settlers on former Northern Pacific land grants along the Columbia River.
- The Political Spoils System at Work
Speculation mounts in Washington Territory as the appointment for a new Internal Revenue Collector highlights the fierce, often petty nature of regional political influence.