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3 stories matching conteste

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  1. Aberdeen’s City Council Faces Court Order Over Contested Election

    A legal showdown over the city treasurer position pits John S. Gunn against William B. Mack, forcing the council to answer to the Superior Court.

    Feb 2, 1893Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  2. The Bitter Election Dispute

    After the municipal election, the city council held formal proceedings to address a contest regarding the validity of the treasurer’s election, ultimately upholding W. B. Mack.

    Apr 27, 1893Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  3. A Lake, Not a Farm: Homesteaders Fought Over Calispell’s Swampy Shore

    A Spokane sportsman’s club contests Calispell Lake homestead claims, arguing the land is water, not farmland—and more claims may follow.

    Mar 18, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentCalispellFollow the Money

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