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  1. Establishing the People’s Court

    Legislative action mandates the election of local probate judges to manage wills, estates, and guardianship for the Territory.

    Jun 17, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  2. A.A. Denny Challenges Ambiguous Indigenous Voting Law

    A territorial legislator objected to unclear rules for Indigenous enfranchisement, warning that local election judges would decide voter eligibility inconsistently.

    Apr 29, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. The Futility of Prohibition

    A skeptical legislator warns that strict alcohol bans in Washington Territory will lead only to evasion, black markets, and public distrust.

    May 13, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. 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

  5. The Unfilled Chair

    The Washington Territorial Legislature pauses in solemn tribute following the sudden death of a pioneer lawmaker.

    Mar 4, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  6. 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

  7. The End of the Fur Trade Monopoly

    Governor Stevens moves to ban the Hudson’s Bay Company from trading with local Indigenous tribes, signaling a shift toward American commercial dominance.

    Jul 8, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money

  8. The Fight for Indigenous Names on Territorial Maps

    A territorial legislator argues that replacing English place names with Indigenous ones will stop mail from being misdirected and honor the region's history.

    Mar 18, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  9. The Largest Lumber Mill on the Sound

    Pittsburgh entrepreneurs break ground on a massive steam-powered mill near Olympia, promising to slash construction costs in the Territory.

    Apr 22, 1854Pioneer and DemocratNorth Olympia, Olympia, Thurston CountyBoom & Bust

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