Gambling Interests Attempt to Oust Mayor Ronald
Pro-gambling factions in Seattle conspire to force Mayor Ronald's resignation through threats of impeachment.
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Local gamblers and the so-called 'kid committee' are engaged in a desperate attempt to force Mayor Ronald to resign, hoping a new mayor would open the city to gambling. The plot involves whispering threats of impeachment and attempting to pressure the city council. Mayor Ronald stated that he will not resign, asserting that he has committed no wilful violation of his duty and that his removal must be decided through proper judicial proceedings rather than political threats. Despite the rumors, the Mayor maintains that his relations with the city council remain harmonious and he does not believe there is a serious, organized movement to depose him.
“The gamblers are getting very hungry and desperate. The harvest season for that fraternity is approaching.”
The struggle over the 'soul' of the city—specifically the tug-of-war between reformist mayors and business or vice interests—is a persistent chapter in Seattle's political history.
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