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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1854 | 14 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1859 | 8 |
| 1860 | 7 |
| 1861 | 15 |
| 1862 | 20 |
| 1863 | 8 |
| 1864 | 3 |
| 1865 | 2 |
| 1871 | 2 |
| 1872 | 21 |
| 1876 | 56 |
| 1877 | 62 |
| 1878 | 40 |
| 1879 | 6 |
| 1880 | 15 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 78 |
| 1884 | 51 |
| 1885 | 87 |
| 1886 | 51 |
| 1887 | 52 |
| 1888 | 36 |
| 1889 | 116 |
| 1890 | 23 |
| 1891 | 107 |
| 1892 | 203 |
| 1893 | 257 |
| 1894 | 270 |
| 1895 | 250 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 39 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1903 | 102 |
| 1904 | 63 |
| 1905 | 10 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 21 |
| 1909 | 93 |
| 1910 | 18 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1914 | 18 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 35 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 2 |
| 1922 | 1 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1924 | 1 |
| 1925 | 4 |
| 1929 | 2 |
14 stories matching act
- The First Legal Code of Washington Territory
A sweeping 1854 legislative act codified the rules of the frontier, from the punishment of corrupt jailers to the regulation of 'notorious barrators' and illegal gambling.
- The Rules of Law in Territorial Washington
A comprehensive look at the legal framework governing property disputes, mortgage foreclosures, and individual liberty in 1854.
- The Rule of Law in the Wild West
A deep dive into the 1854 Washington Territorial legal code governing criminal trials, bail, and the rights of the accused.
- Territorial Road Building: Public Duty or Private Profit?
Early Washington legislators debate the morality of state-funded road construction that prioritizes commercial routes over local infrastructure.
- The Pioneer Argument Against Prohibition
An 1854 speech by legislator Mr. Chenoweth argues that legal coercion is a poor substitute for individual morality in the fight against intemperance.
- Olympia Residents Organize Volunteer Force Amid Bellingham Bay Fears
Following reports of violence between Indigenous tribes and settlers at Bellingham Bay, local citizens gather at the Olympia courthouse to form a militia and demand government action.
- Establishing the People’s Court
Legislative action mandates the election of local probate judges to manage wills, estates, and guardianship for the Territory.
- The 1854 Territorial Criminal Code
A comprehensive look at the foundational laws of Washington Territory, detailing everything from murder and manslaughter to the prohibition of kidnapping and coerced servitude.
- The Struggle for Temperance in the New Territory
Legislators in the newly formed Washington Territory debate a strict 'Maine-style' liquor law, aiming to build a moral foundation for the burgeoning frontier society.
- Protecting the Tools of the Trade
Territorial legislators debate how much property a settler should be allowed to keep safe from debt collectors.
- Establishing Washington’s First Public School System
A legislative act outlining the structure, funding, and local oversight for common schools across the Washington Territory.
- The Ghost Rumors of Indian Conflict
Territorial officials mobilize as panic spreads across Puget Sound following unsubstantiated reports of violence.
- The San Juan Boundary Standoff
A dangerous confrontation between American custom officials and British authorities at San Juan Island risks international conflict.
- The Fight Over Who Can Vote: Half-Breeds and the 1854 Legislature
A heated debate erupts in the Council over whether 'half-breeds' should be granted the elective franchise, revealing deep tensions over literacy, race, and colonial control.