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3 stories matching paralysi

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  1. The Brutal Reality of the Seattle Sailor Market

    A waterfront insider describes the predatory schemes used to trap unsuspecting men into dangerous lives at sea.

    Jul 30, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerWaterfront, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. When the Law Stops the City

    A judicial ruling in Tacoma paralyzes street improvements, sparking a bitter feud between city officials and property owners.

    Mar 16, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Great Seattle Property Map Scandal

    A scathing editorial reveals that King County’s property assessments are so riddled with errors that the tax rolls are essentially worthless, leaving the local government in a state of administrative paralysis.

    Aug 12, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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