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  1. A Fiery Protest Over Local Schooling

    A schoolhouse in Lakenew was destroyed by an act of suspected arson, following heated community disputes over moving the building into town.

    Mar 11, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLakewood, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Disasters

  2. Temperance Movement Clears American Lake

    Local saloon owners are being denied license renewals, marking a steady decline in tavern availability near the water as the prohibitionist tide rises.

    Jan 29, 1909The Tacoma TimesAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  3. Washington State Guardsmen Mobilize for the Mexican Border

    Following a national order from President Wilson, local militia forces prepare to deploy amidst rising tensions with Mexico.

    Jun 23, 1916Coulee City DispatchAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce County

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