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22 stories matching ratif
- Washington Celebrates Equal Suffrage
Legislators, judges, and citizens gather in Olympia to hail the territory's historic move to enfranchise women.
- John McGraw's War Record and the Packed Armory
A Democratic paper asked where the Republican nominee for governor was during the Civil War. Seattle answered with a ratification rally.
- Pierce County Voters Reject Debt Validation
A tight election in Tacoma leaves the county's financial future in limbo after voters narrowly defeat a measure to ratify outstanding debt.
- The Struggle to Build a State
Delegates gather in Olympia to hammer out a constitution, clashing over county boundaries and the location of the capital.
- Oroville Council Pushes for Bond-Funded Water System
After years of fiscal hesitation, the City Council moves to finance a new water pumping station and reservoir to support the town’s growing population.
- The Path to Statehood: Washington Territory Prepares for Union
Congressional mandate sets the stage for a constitutional convention, marking the end of territorial status and the beginning of Washington as a state.
- Election Fever Grips Aberdeen
Skyrockets and torchlights marked a rowdy political rally on Heron Street as supporters celebrated the national ticket.
- Kennewick’s Harbor Ambition
The Port of Kennewick calls a special election to ratify an expansive, industrial vision for the Columbia River waterfront.
- The Political Machine Chugs to Life in 1892
Seattle's John H. McGraw clinches the Republican gubernatorial nomination, signaling a shift in the balance of power between King and Pierce counties.
- Aberdeen’s $65,000 Waterworks Gamble
City fathers approve a bond election for a municipal water system—but only registered voters get a say.
- The Exclusion of 1888
A new federal law mandates harsh restrictions and identification requirements for Chinese laborers, forcing them to exit and enter through only six designated ports, including Port Townsend.
- The 'Business Campaign' at the Lyceum
Tacoma Republicans rally for Mayor Campbell as the 1904 municipal election heats up, pitting 'stability' against the opposition.
- The Saloon-Bonding Controversy in Mount Vernon
A local moral panic over a proposed saloon location threatens to derail a crucial municipal bond election.
- Seattle Celebrates the New Territorial Suffrage Law
A boisterous and hopeful crowd gathers at the Yesler Hall to toast the recent legislative victory granting women the right to vote in Washington Territory.
- The Political Feud Over a City Comptroller
A power struggle in Seattle's city government reaches a fever pitch as five aldermen defy Mayor Ronald's appointment of J. M. Carson, setting off a storm of allegations and local partisan warfare.
- The Political Brawl of 1885
As Seattle prepared for a high-stakes municipal election, a chaotic 'Business Men’s' rally struggled to gain traction against the reformist 'Law and Order' movement, exposing deep class and moral divides in the young city.
- The Political Price of Panama
When Democratic senators tried to expose the secrets behind the Panama Canal, they inadvertently revealed a web of European intrigue that bolstered the case for American intervention.
- Mount Vernon Chamber Backs Lake Washington Canal
Mount Vernon chamber members clash over local infrastructure projects and perceived government neglect of the Skagit River.
- The Political Infighting Within Seattle’s Labor Movement
A blistering letter to the editor exposes internal power struggles and corruption allegations within the Knights of Labor, revealing the fractious state of turn-of-the-century worker politics.
- The Senate’s Betrayal: A Treaty That Gave Away Seattle’s Future
A scathing Senate report warns that the new fisheries treaty with Britain surrenders American fishing rights and invites foreign control over Pacific waters.
- Tacoma's $750,000 Railroad Bait—and the Utility Deal That Fell Apart
A hastily passed water-and-light purchase ordinance is dead on arrival, while C. B. Wright dangles another railroad in front of Tacoma taxpayers.
- The Populists Shouted 'Plutocrats'—and Lost the School Vote
Seattle voters ratified funding for school district No. 1's warrant debt by a three-to-one margin, overcoming noisy opposition at the Rialto.