M. J. Cochran
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- Sep 10, 1891Aberdeen's Water Wars: A Town at OddsWhen the city council held a public meeting at the Acme Opera House to rally support against a legal challenge to the town's water works, the bitter internal feuds of 1891 spilled out for all to see.Aberdeen, WA
- Feb 18, 1892The Town Square Goes to the RailroadAberdeen citizens pack the Board of Trade room to debate an ambitious and controversial new rail project.Aberdeen, WA
- Mar 3, 1892Citizens Rally Behind the Aberdeen-Victoria RailroadLocal business leaders pack the chamber of commerce to endorse a major rail project, seeing it as the city’s economic salvation.Aberdeen, WA
- Apr 20, 1893The Great Ballot Box ScandalAberdeen’s city council descends into chaos as a disputed treasurer election leads to accusations of illegal voting and missing seals.Aberdeen, WA
- Aug 23, 1894Local GOP Factionalism Erupts into Petty SquabbleA promised 'mass meeting' of local Republicans descends into an awkward, small-attendance brawl over internal club politics.Aberdeen, WA