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5 stories matching provis

  1. Vancouver Devastated by Blazing Inferno

    A massive fire has razed the entire business district of Vancouver, Washington Territory, leaving the community in shock and rebuilding efforts underway.

    Jul 5, 1889The Mason County JournalVancouver, Clark CountyDisasters

  2. 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

  3. The Blueprint for a New State

    As Washington prepares to enter the Union, this constitutional supplement lays the foundational laws for labor, courts, and civil rights.

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

  4. The Voting Power of the Skokomish Reservation

    A surge in voting participation at the Union City precinct raises questions about Indigenous franchise and its impact on Mason County politics.

    May 24, 1889The Mason County JournalUnion, King CountyCity Hall

  5. The Great Shelton General Store Heist

    Nine hundred dollars in goods vanishes overnight from a new store, leaving local law enforcement with no leads.

    Oct 4, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyTrue Crime

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