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| 1854 | 1 |
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| 1878 | 6 |
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| 1890 | 6 |
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| 1899 | 14 |
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5 stories matching spent
- The Governor Who Didn't Know He Was in Charge
Lieutenant-Governor W. Lon Johnson spent his weekend in Seattle completely unaware that he had been Washington’s acting governor for two hours.
- The Don Quixote of Yakima
A local insurance agent's attempt to discredit the Priest Rapids Valley land project is dismissed by the Spokesman as a publicity stunt.
- Governor Hartley inspects state land project amid local unrest
The Governor visits White Bluffs to hear from settlers, while facing growing dissatisfaction over land conditions and the impending closure of the local settlement office.
- The State vs. The Sanipractors
Washington officials move to revoke licenses tied to a Seattle university accused of abusing its educational charter.
- The Failed Promise of the Priest Rapids Valley
A state-funded colonization project for veterans struggles amidst allegations of mismanagement, isolation, and a collapsing public image.