The Fight Over the State Agricultural College
Yakima and Colfax attorneys challenge the legitimacy of state funds being directed to Pullman.
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The attorneys for Colfax and Yakima have filed protests and arguments with the state auditor and treasurer against the payment of any money towards establishing the agricultural college at Pullman. There seems to be no doubt that the points upon which the protest is filed are well taken, and it is probable that the auditor and treasurer will refuse to pay any money towards establishing the college at Pullman. The matter has been referred to Attorney General Jones by the auditor, but as the attorney general accepted a fee from the Pullman people, he will undoubtedly decline to file an opinion. It looks now, notwithstanding the supreme court decision, as though Pullman would not get the college.
“It looks now, notwithstanding the supreme court decision, as though Pullman would not get the college.”
This reflects the early 1890s struggle to establish Washington State University (the 'agricultural college'). It highlights how civic institutions were often fought over as prizes for local economic growth and influence.
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