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4 stories matching dollar

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  1. The 1854 Territorial Criminal Code

    A comprehensive look at the foundational laws of Washington Territory, detailing everything from murder and manslaughter to the prohibition of kidnapping and coerced servitude.

    May 6, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  2. The Struggle for Temperance in the New Territory

    Legislators in the newly formed Washington Territory debate a strict 'Maine-style' liquor law, aiming to build a moral foundation for the burgeoning frontier society.

    Apr 15, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyNightlife

  3. The Birth of Mechanic's Liens in Washington Territory

    A landmark 1854 statute established the right for laborers to place liens on buildings and land to ensure they were paid for their work.

    Jul 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyWork & Pay

  4. Protecting the Tools of the Trade

    Territorial legislators debate how much property a settler should be allowed to keep safe from debt collectors.

    Apr 1, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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