When was it published?

November 9, 1879 in The Daily Intelligencer

Domestic News November 9, 1879

The Daily Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

Spokane County, New County, Stevens County, County Seat, Special Election

Seattle, King County, Washington

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What is this article about?

Creation of Spokane County, encompassing land south of the main Spokane River and part of Little Spokane country. 1879 revenue and public property assigned to Stevens County, which covers all debts to avoid litigation. Temporary county seat at Spokane Falls, subject to removal by majority vote at next general election. Special election mandated for officers under US laws.

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Spokane County.—This new county includes all the country lying south of the main Spokane river, and a portion of the country known as the Little Spokane country. All the revenue for 1879, and all the public property shall belong to Stevens county, and all indebtedness shall be paid by Stevens county, thus preventing any litigation which might arise with different provisions. The county seat shall be located temporarily at Spokane Falls, and may be removed by a majority vote at the next general election. A special election will be held to elect officers. This cannot be avoided under the present United States laws.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Spokane County New County Stevens County County Seat Special Election

Where did it happen?

Spokane County

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Spokane County

Event Date

1879

Outcome

revenue and public property for 1879 to stevens county; all indebtedness paid by stevens county; temporary county seat at spokane falls; special election for officers.

Event Details

New county formed including land south of main Spokane River and portion of Little Spokane country; provisions to prevent litigation by assigning 1879 revenue and property to Stevens County and having it pay debts; county seat temporarily at Spokane Falls, removable by majority vote at next general election; special election required under US laws.