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4 stories matching compet

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  1. The Great Vancouver Land War

    A government ruling unravels decades of competing claims between the St. James Mission, the U.S. Military, and the heirs of Amos Short over the heart of Vancouver.

    Apr 12, 1862Washington StandardFort Vancouver, Vancouver, Clark CountyFollow the Money

  2. A Monster in the Mud

    An unusually large sulphur bottom whale ends up stranded on the Olympia mudflats.

    Jun 21, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyStrange But True

  3. Olympia Declares War on Loose Hogs

    A newly passed town ordinance empowers the Marshall to seize and auction off any swine wandering through the streets of Olympia north of Union Street.

    Mar 30, 1861Washington StandardUnion Street, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  4. Federal Crackdown on Alcohol Sales in Indian Country

    New legislation expands enforcement powers to seize wagons, teams, and goods used in the illegal spirit trade on tribal lands.

    Aug 23, 1862Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyExclusion & Resistance · Nightlife

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