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2 stories matching forth

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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. 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

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