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- Feb 26, 1885Tacoma’s Merry Municipal MayhemWhile Seattle navigates its own growing pains, its 'younger sister' Tacoma finds itself in a state of total civic disorder, from impeached marshals to liquor license wars.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 3, 1892The Battle of Yesler’s WharfWhen an opposition newspaper accused Seattle’s steamboatmen of being 'bogus' voters, the local press fought back to defend the right of the working class to define the city’s political future.Seattle, 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 23, 1904The Battle for the Soul of Tacoma’s Fifth WardLocal politicians and reformers face off over the 'wide-open' versus 'closed' town debate in a heated campaign meeting.Tacoma, WA