W. B. Bushnell
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 13, 1891The Business of the Ballpark: Baseball's Early Labor Disputes in the NorthwestIn 1891, the Pacific Northwest Baseball League met in Tacoma to institute strict player contracts and salary caps, signaling the end of the 'wild west' era of professional athletics in Washington.Tacoma Hotel, Tacoma, WA
- Feb 16, 1891The Contract War for Seattle’s Baseball ManagerA power struggle in the minor leagues pits Seattle's local boosters against the board of control over the fate of Abner Powell.Seattle, WA
- Dec 28, 1892The Sudden Birth of Tacoma's Ice IndustryA chance encounter over a warm lemonade led to a major local business venture.Hotel Tacoma, Tacoma, WA
- Sep 10, 1894The City Against the Light CompanyA judge threatens Tacoma's public works board with contempt as the city and a private electric company go to war over rates — and a newspaper editor with his own private electrical plant gets called out in the process.Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA