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- Jan 3, 1886The Betting Scandal at the Post-IntelligencerWhen a glove contest turned sour, a local newspaper found itself at the center of a legal battle over gambling stakes and the role of the press as an impartial stakeholder.Black Diamond, 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
- 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
- Apr 29, 1909City Council Sides with Grocers to Shutter Public MarketIn a blow to local gardeners and budget-conscious residents, the city council votes to dismantle the D Street market stalls to protect the city's grocery combine.D Street, Tacoma, WA
- Apr 29, 1909City Council Squeezes Out the Public MarketTacoma’s city government moves to dismantle the D Street market, bowing to pressure from a grocery monopoly.D Street, Tacoma, WA
- May 5, 1909City Hall's Nepotism ScandalA growing city payroll sparks outrage as citizens allege councilmen are staffing city jobs with friends and relatives.Tacoma, WA