Frank Burns Jr.
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- Sep 22, 1889The Battle Over Seattle’s Tide LandsA federal decision in 1889 confirms that tide lands in Washington Territory are federal property, opening the door for 'Valentine scrip' land grabs.Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Sep 26, 1889Valentine Scrip Sparks Protest Over Washington WaterfrontsSpeculators and land-hungry companies are betting big on a loophole involving obscure 'Valentine scrip' to seize Seattle’s tideflats, setting the stage for a massive legal showdown.Dearborn Street, Seattle, WA