City of Aberdeen
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- Sep 3, 1891Aberdeen’s $65,000 Waterworks GambleCity fathers approve a bond election for a municipal water system—but only registered voters get a say.Aberdeen, WA
- Sep 17, 1891The Siege of the Water WorksA property dispute between a private landowner and the city of Aberdeen escalates into a standoff involving armed men, city officials, and an eventual arrest.Aberdeen, WA
- Dec 17, 1891Aberdeen’s Big Water BondA massive $65,000 bond issue passes, securing the city's future water supply and fueling a local land rush.Aberdeen, WA
- May 19, 1892Aberdeen's Broken Rail PromiseThe city takes legal action against local investors after a transit company fails to deliver its promised electric railway.Aberdeen, WA
- Jun 29, 1893The Townsite RebellionProminent citizens challenge the legal legitimacy of Aberdeen’s city government to dodge street improvement assessments.Aberdeen, WA