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52 stories matching proclaim
- The Martial Law Debate that Rocked the Territory
When the Democratic Party of Washington Territory tried to denounce Governor Squire for imposing martial law, they ended up in an awkward tangle of political hypocrisy.
- The Tragedy of a Seattle Clairvoyant’s Victim
A woman has been committed to the asylum at Steilacoom after a self-proclaimed 'clairvoyant' convinced her he was controlling her life through electricity.
- The Prophet's $50 Debt
A modest Snohomish farmer's estate attempts to collect an unpaid loan from the self-proclaimed 'Elijah III.'
- The Southern Orator Who Won Over Seattle
A fiery, nostalgic speech by James Hamilton—the self-proclaimed 'original' permanent chairman of the Democratic state convention—leaves a Portland journalist speechless.
- The Eccentric Visit of George Francis Train
The self-proclaimed 'crank' and inspiration for Phileas Fogg stops in Yakima to lecture on his own global travels.
- The Clairvoyant of the Bee Hive
A self-proclaimed prophetess operating out of the Bee Hive lodging house in Walla Walla claims to be drawing large crowds.
- The Printing Contract Scandal
The City Council awards a printing contract to a more expensive paper, sparking claims of hypocrisy against the self-proclaimed 'reform' administration.
- The Phrenologist's Wedding Scandal
A self-proclaimed doctor and phrenologist attempts to marry a woman without legal authority, leading to a public arrest and a heated courtroom spectacle in Olympia.
- The Unraveling of Professor Barrimore
A traveling actor and self-proclaimed 'Professor' leaves a trail of abandoned wives and broken hearts across the Pacific Northwest.
- Benton County Officially Born
After legal hurdles and a formal decree from the superior court, Governor Albert E. Mead signed the proclamation establishing Benton County, signaling a new era for the region.
- The Street Preacher of Tacoma Avenue
A laborer’s attempt to sermonize on Tacoma Avenue leads to a swift arrest and an insanity hearing.
- The Unfortunate Travels of an 'Imperial' Grifter
A self-proclaimed Russian noble finds that Seattle hospitality—and the local church choir—has its limits when his 'aristocratic' habits turn out to be nothing more than petty fraud.
- The Sheriff and the Accused
A local man wins a legal victory against extradition, only to surrender voluntarily to the sheriff waiting in the courtroom.
- Governor Ferry Calls for a Special Election
Following a tie vote in the November 1876 election, the Governor orders a new vote for the Territorial Assembly representative for Clallam and San Juan counties.
- The Unsolicited Tip that Landed a Cook in Jail
After exhausting his savings at the Warwick saloon, a patron tried to play police officer by demanding the proprietor's arrest—only to find himself in the patrol wagon instead.
- Washington Celebrates Equal Suffrage
Legislators, judges, and citizens gather in Olympia to hail the territory's historic move to enfranchise women.
- Labor Leaders Defy Court Power
A fiery speech by John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers at the A. F. of L. convention sparks a debate on the constitutionality of the federal judiciary's power to silence activists.
- The Great Railroad Land Grab
A government commissioner issues a sweeping order to restore millions of acres of Western land to the public domain after decades of railroad control.
- The Senatorial Fray in Stevens County
A power struggle between Leviathan politicians Levi Ankeny and Wesley Jones splits the local party faithful in Colville.
- The Hanging of John Leonard
A thousand spectators gathered at the Whitman County courthouse to witness the execution of a man who claimed innocence to his final breath.
- Tacoma's railroad 'patron saint' gets a cannon salute
New Tacoma serenaded Northern Pacific director C.B. Wright—and the Post-Intelligencer noted that Seattle had not always been his favorite town.
- The Fight to Save Washington’s Timber
Edmond S. Meany urges the federal government to secure forest reserves around Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula to protect the state’s massive natural heritage.
- The Ellensburg Rape Case Dismissed
A sensational legal case involving a landlady’s accusations concludes with a discharge, highlighting the era's narrow legal definitions of victimhood.
- Olympia Celebrates the Turning Point of the Civil War
Upon receiving news of Union victories at Gettysburg and Vicksburg, the capital of Washington Territory erupted in days of wild, illuminated celebration.
- An Embarrassing Day for the Seattle Nine
The local Seattle baseball team, suffering from a complete lack of practice, was soundly defeated by the Snohomish club, leading to a new challenge match.