John W. Berry
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- Apr 3, 1893Tacoma's Two-Million-Dollar Question: Buy the Water Works, or Fix the Sewers?On the eve of a bond vote, Tacoma's taxpayers are told they can have the private water and electric plant and new sewers too. The arithmetic says otherwise: after the purchase, $3,707 is left for sewers.Seattle, WA
- Apr 8, 1893The Water Monopoly’s Stranglehold on TacomaCitizens and council members allege that private utilities are spending a fortune to force the city into a predatory buyout.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 4, 1894Republican Wave Sweeps Local Tacoma ElectionsA decisive Republican victory in Tacoma's municipal elections marks the total defeat of the Democratic ticket, fueled by economic unrest and accusations of 'boodle' politics.Tacoma, WA