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  1. The Midnight Vandal at the Standard Office

    An editorial office in Olympia faces a late-night visit from an assailant armed with an effigy and firearms.

    Aug 30, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Cynical Toll of Local Politics

    A satirical diary of a man who wins a nomination for public office, only to be ruined by the exorbitant financial and social demands of his supporters.

    Feb 9, 1861Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. The First Republican Banner in the Territory

    A local correspondent celebrates the arrival of a new political voice in Whatcom, marking a rare moment of partisan pride in the remote frontier.

    Dec 15, 1860Washington StandardBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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