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3 stories matching devolv

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  1. Street Brawl Between Attorneys in Tacoma

    A heated dispute over a guardianship case devolved into a brutal physical fight on a Tacoma sidewalk.

    Nov 19, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyScandal

  2. The Political Brawl for Tacoma’s Soul

    After 214 ballots, a fractured city council finally elects a president, exposing a bitter web of accusations, bribery allegations, and 'anti-boodler' fervor.

    May 20, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  3. The Trial That Wasn't: Tacoma’s Libel Case Collapses Into Farce

    A high-profile libel trial in Tacoma devolves into legal sophistry and personal insults, revealing the chaotic state of territorial justice.

    Jan 16, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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