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7 stories matching dissens
- The Fight for a New County: Skagit vs. Whatcom
Legislative debate over splitting Whatcom County highlights the perennial struggle of managing geography and infrastructure in the growing Washington Territory.
- A Split in the Young Men's Political Club
A political observer analyzes the rift between two factions of Seattle's young voters over alleged 'back-room' ticket manipulation.
- A House Divided: The Christian Church Arbitration
A visiting committee of ministers attempts to resolve months of bitter infighting and congregational schisms at Seattle's First Christian Church.
- The Rowdy Bible Debate
A theological debate between an ex-rev and a professor turns into a shouting match, leaving the audience divided and the town of Chehalis unsettled.
- The Unmaking of Women’s Suffrage in Washington Territory
A Supreme Court ruling overturns the territory's suffrage law, branding the move an 'unconstitutional' legislative trick.
- Railroad Strike Paralyzes Cascade Division
Freight trainmen walk off the job in Ellensburg over safety concerns and bond requirements, sparking a tense standoff.
- The New Guard: King County Elects a 'Clean Sweep' of Officials to Replace Corrupt Incumbents
As the new Republican administration takes power in Washington, local voters in King County have ousted a slate of officials they deemed unfit, installing a 'splendid set' of men pledged to honesty and efficiency amid rapid growth.