M. S. Boom
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- Apr 6, 1878The Struggle for Equitable Taxation in Early WashingtonAn open letter from 1878 explores the difficulties of managing state revenue and the inherent failures of centralized 'equalization' boards.Olympia, WA
- Apr 13, 1878The Unfair Tax on Being AliveAn 1878 Seattle citizen challenges the 'double and treble taxation' of poll taxes, arguing that labor should not be penalized while property owners receive preferential treatment.Seattle, WA
- Sep 7, 1878The Price of Order: Seattle’s 1878 County BudgetA deep dive into the 1878 King County audit reveals a frontier government struggling to balance the books through liquor licenses, jail construction, and the high cost of local justice.King County Courthouse, Seattle, WA