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- Feb 4, 1909The North End's Water Works Fairness FightTacoma’s City Council faces accusations of unequal treatment regarding public infrastructure costs for water hydrants.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 12, 1909City Council Faces Backlash Over Civil Service RepealTacoma’s city council attempts to dismantle the civil service system in favor of the old patronage 'spoils' system, sparking an immediate call for voter registration and reform.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 12, 1909Nine Votes to Kill Civil Service—Tacoma's Council Tries to Gut the CharterAt a special meeting, nine councilmen back a plan to let the mayor fire city workers at will; reformists need to hold two more votes to stop it.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 24, 1909The Fight for Tacoma’s Pool RoomsCity council weighs whether to lower the age limit for young men in Tacoma's billiard parlors.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 14, 1909City Hall Factions Scramble for PowerTacoma council members face a potential stalemate in selecting a new president, with rival factions vying for a decisive swing vote.Tacoma, WA