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- Jul 16, 1889The Madison Street BlockadeA critical city thoroughfare is left in ruins after competing companies battle over franchise rights, leaving the public to pay the price.Madison Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 27, 1895Washington House Passes Sweeping Freight Rate BillAfter a day of intense debate and amendments, the legislature moves to regulate railroad rates for farmers across the state.Olympia, WA
- Mar 7, 1895Olympia’s Fight Over Who Should Judge the CitiesA bill to abolish municipal courts set Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane against one another—and exposed a dispute over whether justice could be run more cheaply by justices of the peace.Olympia, WA