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4 stories matching held

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  1. The Battle for the Timber Lands

    A landmark legal fight at the Seattle land office over thousands of acres threatens the supremacy of timber corporations.

    Oct 25, 1889The Mason County JournalSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. Drafting Washington's Future

    As the 1889 Constitutional Convention drags on, legislators, lobbyists, and educators collide over taxes, schools, and the path to statehood.

    Jul 26, 1889The Mason County JournalWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. Switch Tampering Triggers Logging Train Accident

    Two men face legal consequences after a construction car collision on the Satsop rail line.

    May 17, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Tragic Lynching of 'Big Bob' on the Swinomish Reservation

    Four men murdered a tribal healer, driven by the enduring power of traditional superstition against the encroachment of modern colonial law.

    Oct 18, 1889The Mason County JournalSwinomish Reservation, La Conner, Skagit CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

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