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  1. A Young Seattle's Ambition

    A correspondent reports on the rapid development of Seattle in 1861, highlighting the construction of the Territorial University building.

    Oct 5, 1861Washington StandardSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Battle of the Mail Carriers

    A postal contractor hits back at critics who accused him of corruption and canoe-based mail delivery in the rough early days of the territory's infrastructure.

    Aug 22, 1863Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. Olympia Trustees Protest County Seat Move to Tumwater

    Olympia trustees fight to keep the county seat, accusing Tumwater commissioners of political maneuvering and bad faith in property dealings.

    Jul 6, 1861Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  4. The Strategic Move of a Custom House

    Congress orders the transfer of the Port of Entry for Puget Sound from Port Townsend to Port Angeles, sparking local political controversy.

    Aug 9, 1862Washington StandardPort Angeles, Clallam CountyCity Hall

  5. The Mail Service Sabotage in Olympia

    Local merchants and citizens are suffering as a political feud between the Postmaster and steamboat owners paralyzes commerce on the Sound.

    Sep 21, 1861Washington StandardOlympia Post Office, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  6. The Violent Expulsion of a Black Resident from Olympia

    A white resident publicly recounts his role in forcing a Black man out of town, illustrating the overt racism prevalent in the territory during the Civil War era.

    Aug 8, 1863Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyExclusion & Resistance

  7. An Explorer’s Report from the Northwestern Frontier

    A detailed dispatch describing the agricultural potential, wildlife, and natural beauty of the Clallam County prairies.

    Feb 23, 1861Washington StandardSequim, Clallam County

  8. Quinault and Quil-ich-ulte Reservation Established by Treaty

    Superintendent of Indian Affairs William W. Miller formally establishes boundaries for the Quinault and Queets lands, warning settlers of trespassing.

    Sep 28, 1861Washington StandardTaholah, Grays Harbor CountyExclusion & Resistance

  9. The Town Takes a Stand Against Domestic Abuse

    Forty-three women in Olympia sign a resolution formally denouncing a local man for his history of violence against his wife and children.

    Apr 5, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyScandal

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