Louis D. Campbell
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- Dec 21, 1903The Burglar Who Ran: A Tacoma Woman’s Scream Saves the DayWhen a thief tried to break into a South Tacoma home early yesterday morning, one resident’s quick thinking and loud voice turned the tables on the intruder.Tacoma, WA
- Jan 14, 1904The Battle for Tacoma's Soul: Gambling vs. ReformAs municipal elections approach, the city faces a stark divide between Mayor Campbell’s clean-streets policy and the push for a 'wide-open' town.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 29, 1904Tacoma Mayoral Race Centers on Clean GovernmentAs the mayoral race heats up, the local press weighs in on the divide between a 'closed' city and the advocates for a wider-open town.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 1, 1904Scandinavian Reformers Eye Municipal PowerA powerful local organization gathers in the Swedish Baptist Church to solidify their influence on the upcoming municipal election.Swedish Baptist Church, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 2, 1904The Mayor vs. The MachinesTacoma's Mayor Louis D. Campbell rallies voters at Tyler's Hall, accusing local press and the city council of working in lockstep with corporate and gambling interests.St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 11, 1904The Price of City HallTacoma prepares to put a price tag on its public servants, setting new salary caps for city officials ahead of the April 1904 election.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 24, 1904The 'Business Campaign' at the LyceumTacoma Republicans rally for Mayor Campbell as the 1904 municipal election heats up, pitting 'stability' against the opposition.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 25, 1904The South Tacoma Campaign RallyRepublican candidates for city office tout fiscal management, lower indebtedness, and a 'purified' city during a South Tacoma gathering.South Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 25, 1904Politics at the Longshoremen's HallTacoma’s political machinery turns as Republican candidates rally voters in Old Town amidst debates over saloons and city contracts.Old Town, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 26, 1904Republican Rally at the Raymond HotelCampaign rhetoric heats up in the Fourth Ward as politicians debate the mayor's administration and the meaning of 'mergers.'Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Mar 31, 1904The Fight for Tacoma’s Political IndependenceDemocratic candidates rally in the Fifth Ward against the 'one-man' rule and corporate influence in municipal governance.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 6, 1904The Unholy Alliance Behind the Mayoral WinA deep dive into the disparate coalition—from saloon owners to railroad bosses—that ousted Mayor Campbell in favor of George P. Wright.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 6, 1904The Business of City HallMayor-elect George P. Wright promises a new, business-minded administration for a debt-burdened Tacoma.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 27, 1909The Political Brawl for the Second WardA scathing letter from W. H. Reed exposes the business alliances and legislative record of city council candidate John M. Bell, setting off a local firestorm.Tacoma, WA