The Senatorial Feud
A political war of words erupts over Senator John B. Allen's re-election campaign in Washington state.
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It is stated that Senator Kinnear, of this county, has joined hands with Nelson Bennett, Miles C. Moore, H. W. Fairweather, and other bitter enemies of Seattle, in their efforts to prevent the re-election of United States Senator Allen. The Post-Intelligencer is loath to believe this because it believes Senator Kinnear to be a man of honor. He is aware of the unanimous sentiment of his constituents on this subject. If he is not, he should read anew the resolution adopted by the King County Republican convention. The Republicans in King county declare their approval of the course of United States Senator John B. Allen, and especially of his earnest championship of all deserving public improvements proposed within the state without regard to county lines or to private interests. The Post-Intelligencer argues that Senator Kinnear would prove himself unworthy of public trust if he failed to voice these overwhelming sentiments.
“It is safe to say that there are not in Senator Kinnear's district a corporal's guard of either Republicans or Democrats who are not earnestly in favor of the re-election of Senator Allen.”
This reflects the long-standing tension between local political power and the 'boosterism' required to secure federal infrastructure funds. Political loyalty in Washington continues to hinge on a candidate's ability to navigate the competing interests of Seattle and the state's broader regional districts.
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