Alexander Parker
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- Mar 22, 1892The Boss Who Wouldn't Be KingWhen Tacoma Democrats tried to draft a reluctant Tom Carroll for mayor, the local political machine collided with the city’s complex web of 'boys,' saloons, and backroom deals.6th Street, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 27, 1892The 'Two Percent' Mayoralty: How Tacoma's Populist Boss Won the TicketWhen Alexander Parker, a wealthy lender known for 'only' charging two percent interest, vied for the mayor's office, he didn't just run a campaign—he staged a spectacle of political maneuvering and local theater at Germania Hall.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 30, 1892The Political 'Linen-Washing' of 1892In a frantic bid for the labor vote in Tacoma, mayoral candidate Alexander Parker is forced to scrub his reputation of sympathy for the city's persecuted Chinese community.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 5, 1892The Betting Frenzy at Pacific and TenthA high-stakes municipal election turns Tacoma’s city center into a chaotic, money-soaked spectacle where candidates bet on themselves and crowds swarm the streets in political delirium.Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Apr 6, 1892The 'Ring' Was Busted: Inside Tacoma’s Fiercest Municipal ElectionIn 1892, Tacoma voters flocked to the polls in a high-stakes showdown that saw Republicans sweep the mayoralty, fueled by intense campaign betting and deep suspicion of local political machines.Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Apr 7, 1892The Tragic Cost of a Local Election BetA Tacoma restaurant owner took his own life after reportedly wagering his last ninety dollars on a mayoral candidate.Pacific Avenue & 14th Street, Tacoma, WA
- Jul 11, 1892Tacoma Labor Rallies for Homestead StrikersHundreds of workers gather to denounce Pinkerton agents and call for protective labor legislation in Washington State.Tacoma, WA
- Oct 15, 1893The Great Tacoma Hack ScandalA political feud between rival Democratic factions in Tacoma takes an absurd turn when unpaid livery bills surface after a failed mayoral campaign.Tacoma, WA