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2 stories matching turf

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:turd, turk, turn, turco, turpi, turtl

  1. Legislative Turf Wars in the Early Days

    Despite attempts to smear the new leadership as corrupt, the first Legislative Assembly of Washington Territory successfully organized its houses in Olympia.

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

  2. Territorial Turf Wars: Defending Governor Stevens

    A heated dispute between the Pioneer and The Oregonian over legislative representation and political representation in early Washington Territory.

    Feb 18, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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