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- May 20, 1894The Political Brawl for Tacoma’s SoulAfter 214 ballots, a fractured city council finally elects a president, exposing a bitter web of accusations, bribery allegations, and 'anti-boodler' fervor.Tacoma, WA
- May 23, 1894Tacoma's Anti-Boodler Council Seizes Power, Demands Accounting of City FundsA new coalition of Republicans and Populists takes control of Tacoma's city council, stripping power from the old guard and launching an investigation into the city's $720,000 bank deposit. Mayor Orr's appointments are blocked as the finance committee prepares to audit every bank.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 4, 1895Tide Lands and Populists: Tacoma's 1895 City Hall FightEight council seats are up, the Chamber of Commerce wants a business ticket, and the city's war on corporations may decide the election.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 25, 1895Tacoma Councilmen Accused of Extorting Bank Loans in City Funds ScandalAn explosive card from two finance committee members denying kickbacks backfires as the Tacoma Ledger calls for a grand jury to investigate allegations of extortion involving city deposits.Tacoma, WA