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3 stories matching serv

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  1. The Temperance Crusade Comes to Olympia

    A prominent attorney argues for a 'Maine Liquor Law' to suppress the liquor trade in Washington Territory.

    Apr 1, 1854Pioneer and DemocratMain Street, Olympia, Thurston CountyNightlife

  2. Isaac Stevens Charts the Course for a New Territory

    In his first address to the newly convened Legislative Assembly, Governor Isaac I. Stevens outlines an ambitious vision for Washington Territory, emphasizing infrastructure, land policy, and the need for defense.

    Mar 4, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOld Capitol Building, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. Washington Territory’s 1854 Native Voting Rights Debate

    In 1854, territorial lawmakers debated extending voting rights to Native Americans of mixed ancestry, exposing tensions over citizenship, race, and belonging.

    Mar 25, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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