The Tacoma Times
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- Feb 1, 1904The Hidden Plague of TacomaAs cases of typhoid fever surge, the local press questions the safety of the city's aging water infrastructure.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 2, 1904Is Tacoma’s Water Supply Making People Sick?A reporter’s investigation reveals that farm runoff and sewage are flowing directly into the city's filtration system.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 1, 1904The Battle for an 'Open' or 'Closed' TacomaDemocratic mayoral candidate George I. Wright disputes the paper's characterization of his platform as he addresses citizens at a local meeting.Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Apr 2, 1904The Political Battle for Tacoma's SoulAs the 1904 municipal election looms, Democratic mayoral candidate George P. Wright faces intense pressure to define his stance on 'open town' vice policies and city regulation.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 6, 1904The Unholy Alliance Behind the Mayoral WinA deep dive into the disparate coalition—from saloon owners to railroad bosses—that ousted Mayor Campbell in favor of George P. Wright.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 7, 1904The Mayor-Elect's 'Backbone'Tacoma's mayor-elect quashes a persistent rumor that a local political powerbroker was trying to control his municipal appointments.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 8, 1904The Cable Car King vs. The Free PressA transit monopoly manager attempts to bully a newspaper into silence by pulling advertisements after they report on poor service.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 8, 1904The 'Mashers' of the Shopping DistrictAn editorial calls for public accountability for men who harass women in Tacoma's downtown streets.Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Apr 25, 1904Democrats Try to Buy a Newspaper, but The Times Won't Be a 'Party Organ'Local Democratic leaders, unhappy with the Ledger and the News, scout for a morning daily to call their own — and get a flat refusal when they ask whether The Tacoma Times is for sale.Tacoma, WA
- May 21, 1904The City's Rebellion Against the Rail MonopolyTacoma’s business leaders unite in a desperate, organized campaign to bypass the Northern Pacific's grip on local commerce by demanding new rail lines.Tacoma, WA
- Jun 4, 1904The City's Telephone Monopoly DebateTacoma’s business community remains divided over whether to welcome a second telephone provider to break the Sunset company’s grip on the city.Tacoma, WA
- Jul 14, 1904The Price of Municipal TransparencyA local newspaper challenges a long-standing government graft scheme by undercutting the official printing contract, sparking a showdown at City Hall.City Hall, Tacoma, WA
- Jul 16, 1904The City's Filthy Milk SupplyAn investigation by The Times reveals local dairies are operating in squalid conditions that physicians link to sickness among city children.Tacoma, WA
- Jul 20, 1904The Saloonist and the Building InspectorA prominent local businessman attempted to bypass city fire ordinances to construct an illegal addition for his saloon, exposing alleged official corruption at City Hall.1116 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Aug 2, 1904The Shadow Ledger of Tacoma’s PoliceA secret cash book reveals how police collected 'fines' from gamblers and protected a slot machine monopoly.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 3, 1904Tacoma’s Blindfolded TaxmanAn investigation reveals how police collect secret 'fines' from gamblers and slot machine operators, turning the city into a partner in its own vice.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 5, 1904Was Tacoma's Mayor a Foreign Subject?A persistent rumor claiming Mayor George P. Wright never completed his naturalization caused a stir among the city's political and gambling circles.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 6, 1904Is the Mayor a British Subject?Tacoma's political scene erupted over rumors regarding Mayor Wright's naturalization status.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 10, 1904The Times Takes on a Traveling CarnivalWhen a traveling Mardi Gras show arrived in Tacoma with false promises, the local newspaper launched a crusade to protect the public’s wallet.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 11, 1904The Shadowy Franchise FightAfter accusations of a $132,000 bribe, the Tacoma City Council is forced into a formal inquiry over the Independent Telephone Company’s franchise bid.Tacoma, WA
- Aug 19, 1904The Price of Independent NewsA local merchant reveals a campaign by competitors to silence The Tacoma Times through bribery.768 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA
- Sep 3, 1904The Muck in Our PipesA two-day investigation reveals that Tacoma’s municipal water supply, sourced from Clover Creek, is contaminated by livestock waste and agricultural runoff.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 5, 1904The Deadly Water at Clover CreekFor years, the city has ignored the dangerous, contaminated state of the municipal water supply, preferring half-measures over a permanent solution.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 1, 1909City Hall's Power Grab Thwarted by CitizensTacoma councilmen back down on plan to dismantle civil service after public outcry.Tacoma, WA
- Feb 13, 1909The Parents Said Tacoma's Schools Were Failing. The Typesetter Who Set Their Letter Answered Back.A frustrated parent writes in to say the city schools teach paper-folding instead of arithmetic; a linotype operator at the same paper — and a Tacoma graduate himself — replies that the trouble may lie closer to home.Tacoma, WA