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| Year | Stories |
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| 1861 | 3 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1876 | 1 |
| 1878 | 2 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1885 | 2 |
| 1886 | 3 |
| 1887 | 2 |
| 1888 | 1 |
| 1889 | 4 |
| 1891 | 4 |
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 10 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1904 | 2 |
| 1908 | 1 |
| 1909 | 1 |
| 1911 | 1 |
| 1918 | 1 |
5 stories matching vindic
- A Duel of Words in Olympia
A simmering political feud between an old soldier and a newspaper editor erupts into a public challenge to settle scores in the streets.
- The Territory Takes a Stand on the Civil War
A convention of local political leaders in Vancouver pledges unwavering support for the Union and denounces partisanship during the national crisis.
- A Sword for the Union
A Washington Territory lieutenant publicly accepts a ceremonial sword and pledges his loyalty to the Union cause.
- The Loyalty Oath of a Washington Surveyor
Public official James Tilton defends his reputation against accusations of secessionism during the onset of the Civil War.
- The Land Office Money That Never Reached the Books
Register Isaac W. Smith accuses Receiver Selucius Garfielde of holding land-claim payments on private deposit and refusing to account for them—an 1861 public audit fight in Washington Territory.