In a brazen display of backroom politics, Captain Fred McDermott successfully navigated a contentious bill through the Washington State legislature, securing a coveted $50,000 appropriation for the removal of obstructions on the Columbia River. The Hunters Valley Commercial club, in a show of appreciation for McDermott’s cunning, hosted a special reception in his honor on a chilly March evening in 1909. As the club’s president took the stage, he lauded McDermott as a ‘skipper who had demonstrated his skill as a diplomat and master of men, as well as a master of steamboats.’
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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