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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching deckhand
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:deck, deckhous, decker, deland, demand, dec
- The Tacoma Steamboat Walkout
Deckhands force a company hand-off, securing union labor on Pacific Navigation boats.
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- Longshoremen Walk Off Jobs in Tacoma
Workers refuse to handle cargo until wages are raised from $3 to $4 a day.