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Letter to Editor
October 18, 1884
Northwest Enterprise
Anacortes, Skagit County, Washington
What is this article about?
A letter defending the success of the People's Convention in Whatcom County, which nominated Rev. Joseph Wolfe for legislature against Dr. Magruder (tied to saloon interests), endorsed other candidates, and stressed consulting women voters on representation.
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A People's Ticket, in
Whatcom County.
Dear Editor Enterprise:-
The People's Convention of Whatcom County held at Ferndale School House, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to which the Rev. Gille in last week's issue refers sarcastically as being a fizzle, was attended by upwards of thirty voters, and participated in by a number of the best citizens of Whatcom county, notwithstanding the muddy roads and heavy rain that continued all day.
This convention was called because of a bitter feeling existing among a large number of our best Citizens against Dr. Magruder the Republican candidate for the legislature, who is the choice of the saloon and gambling interests of the town of Whatcom, aided and abetted by the character of the Rev. Gille, but who in no sense represents the moral and respectable sentiments of Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties, and moreover is not the choice of the women voters, which constitute one half the population, and have a right to be consulted as to who shall represent their interests in the Legislature of the Territory.
The People's Convention nominated for Representative to the Legislature, Rev. Joseph Wolfe of Whatcom, a lifelong Republican, and a man who commands the respect, and would creditably represent the interests of the entire community.
Mr. Wm. Coombs, the Independent candidate for County Treasurer was endorsed, and also the Democratic nominee for County Assessor.
The balance of the ticket recognized the men nominated by the Republican party.
Hence the Peoples ticket will be all Republican except the Assessor.
Mr. Wolfe has not signified whether he will run for the office.
Com.
Whatcom County.
Dear Editor Enterprise:-
The People's Convention of Whatcom County held at Ferndale School House, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to which the Rev. Gille in last week's issue refers sarcastically as being a fizzle, was attended by upwards of thirty voters, and participated in by a number of the best citizens of Whatcom county, notwithstanding the muddy roads and heavy rain that continued all day.
This convention was called because of a bitter feeling existing among a large number of our best Citizens against Dr. Magruder the Republican candidate for the legislature, who is the choice of the saloon and gambling interests of the town of Whatcom, aided and abetted by the character of the Rev. Gille, but who in no sense represents the moral and respectable sentiments of Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties, and moreover is not the choice of the women voters, which constitute one half the population, and have a right to be consulted as to who shall represent their interests in the Legislature of the Territory.
The People's Convention nominated for Representative to the Legislature, Rev. Joseph Wolfe of Whatcom, a lifelong Republican, and a man who commands the respect, and would creditably represent the interests of the entire community.
Mr. Wm. Coombs, the Independent candidate for County Treasurer was endorsed, and also the Democratic nominee for County Assessor.
The balance of the ticket recognized the men nominated by the Republican party.
Hence the Peoples ticket will be all Republican except the Assessor.
Mr. Wolfe has not signified whether he will run for the office.
Com.
What sub-type of article is it?
Persuasive
Political
What themes does it cover?
Politics
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
People's Convention
Whatcom County
Rev Joseph Wolfe
Dr Magruder
Women Voters
Saloon Interests
Legislature Nomination
What entities or persons were involved?
Com.
Editor Enterprise
Letter to Editor Details
Author
Com.
Recipient
Editor Enterprise
Main Argument
the people's convention successfully nominated rev. joseph wolfe, a respected lifelong republican, as a superior candidate for the legislature over dr. magruder, who represents saloon and gambling interests and ignores women voters' input on territorial representation.
Notable Details
Convention Attended Despite Bad Weather
Bitter Feeling Against Dr. Magruder
Supported By Saloon And Gambling Interests
Women Voters Constitute One Half The Population
Endorsed Mr. Wm. Coombs For County Treasurer And Democratic Nominee For Assessor