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  1. The Man Who Would Be Mayor: How Spokane’s Elite Saved a Local Hero from Political Ruin

    When John Metcalfe was accused of bribery in the fight for state senate, twenty prominent citizens rose to defend his character. The verdict? He wasn't just innocent; he was a pillar of moral integrity.

    Jan 31, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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