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3 stories matching chainmen

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  1. The Quarter-a-Day Skim: County Surveyor Accused of Shorting Road Crews

    In 1891 Olympia, affidavits alleged the surveyor billed taxpayers $2.50 a day for chainmen but paid the crews $2.25—so Thurston County commissioners sent the matter to the county attorney.

    Nov 28, 1891The Olympia TribuneOlympia, Thurston CountyWork & Pay · City Hall

  2. City Engineer Fires Bachelors to Save Money

    In a wave of municipal cost-cutting, Seattle's city engineer decides that single men are the first to be let go.

    Jul 9, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  3. The County Surveyor’s 'Sweating' Scheme

    King County Surveyor F.F. Ames faced official charges for systematically stealing a portion of his employees' wages.

    Jan 30, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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