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3 stories matching collectorship

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  1. The Scramble for the Customs House

    With a new President taking office, candidates are fighting for the most lucrative federal post in Washington state.

    Nov 18, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Custom House Spoils System

    A political power struggle over federal appointments in Port Townsend reveals the deep-seated corruption and infighting within the local Democratic Party.

    Jul 10, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCustom House, Port Townsend, Jefferson CountyCity Hall

  3. The Political Hunger Games for the Deputy Collector Post

    As federal appointments loom in Seattle, local candidates and their fixers engage in a desperate, high-stakes game of political patronage and moral maneuvering.

    Jul 22, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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