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  1. The Republican Campaign Launch

    Candidates take the stage in Seattle to argue for land forfeiture, taxation of railroad monopolies, and statehood.

    Sep 15, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Eight-Hour Day Battle at the Port Madison Mill

    After the mill workers in Port Madison held a meeting to demand the eight-hour day, they successfully pressured management into alignment with the major mills in Tacoma and Seattle.

    Nov 25, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPort Madison, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Temperance Stand Against the Liquor Interest

    A political meeting in Vancouver, Washington, sparks a fierce debate over the influence of the liquor trade, the liberty of the press, and the character of local leadership.

    May 17, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerCity Hall, Vancouver, Clark CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. The Pink Ticket Scandal: Seattle’s 1884 Ballot-Box Scheme

    A sworn affidavit exposes how the Seattle Police Department and railroad interests allegedly colluded to swing an election, forcing voters into 'back-door' channels.

    Jul 12, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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