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Contested Washington Territory Politics and Local Jest
A fragmented 1860s Washington area political column mocks Portland and Vancouver figures, cites misread aims at Washington Territory, and features editorials on Gov Moore, Frank Clark, Garfielde, and local Democrats. It references votes, speeches, and a humorous bottle of whisky anecdote from a voter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfelde
Republican Party
Washington Territory
Jarfielde
Williams
Corbett
Behal
Oregonians
Fnr Rite
May
Cmer
Rech
Cass of
Bonch
Informa Bis
Vancouver
Wistale
Vencouver
Poriland
Murphy's
Portland
Hayden
Walla Walla
O Herald
Clarke
Mr. Moore
Frank Clark
Balt River
Victoria
Bee —Garbeldis
Democracy