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2 stories matching sanford

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  1. The Wild Streets of 1891 Tacoma

    Footpads, sandbaggers, and burglars turned a single winter night into a crime spree across the city’s downtown.

    Jan 4, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. Liquor Dealers Organize to Capture City Council

    A slim meeting at Columbia Hall reveals a saloon-backed push to elect Murphy and Grainger, as the liquor interests try to regain control after last year's defeat.

    Dec 7, 1891The Olympia TribuneOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

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