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  1. County Commissioner Quits Over Business Conflicts

    The lone Populist on the Whitman County board steps down, claiming the demands of public office are bad for his bottom line.

    Apr 13, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  2. The Wild Primaries of Whitman County

    Local republicans staged a high-stakes, chaotic series of caucuses to select delegates for the county convention, with some contests decided by a literal flip of a coin.

    Jun 22, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  3. The 'Astonishing Weakness' of the Whitman Democratic Ticket

    A scathing critique of local party nomination tactics, accusing the Democrats of poaching 'turncoats' and rejected candidates.

    May 25, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  4. The Fading Power of the People's Party

    A skeptical report on the state convention of the Populists in Spokane, suggesting the once-mighty movement is now a mere shell.

    Apr 27, 1900The Colfax GazetteSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall

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