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3 stories matching control

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  1. The Historic 1889 Fight for Woman Suffrage

    When Washington Territory delegates gathered to draft the state constitution, they included a separate ballot measure to secure voting rights for women.

    Sep 6, 1889The Mason County JournalOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  2. The State Stakes Its Claim on the Shoreline

    Washington Territory’s new constitution asserts public control over tide lands and navigable waters, setting a precedent for state ownership of the coast.

    Sep 6, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyFollow the Money

  3. Who Owns the Waterfront?

    A government land office ruling denies the use of Valentine scrip on Tacoma's harbor front, setting a major precedent for municipal control.

    Oct 25, 1889The Mason County JournalTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

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