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3 stories matching committe

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  1. The Shadow Monopoly Over Washington Territory

    Legislators in 1854 struggle to reconcile the existence of a British-owned agricultural monopoly with American settlement goals.

    Apr 1, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money

  2. Territorial Legislature Debates Voting Rights and Prohibition

    Early Washington lawmakers grapple with the rights of Indigenous voters, the push for a prohibition law, and the appointment of regional officials.

    Apr 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. Olympia Residents Organize Volunteer Force Amid Bellingham Bay Fears

    Following reports of violence between Indigenous tribes and settlers at Bellingham Bay, local citizens gather at the Olympia courthouse to form a militia and demand government action.

    Jun 17, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia Courthouse, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Exclusion & Resistance

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