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18 stories matching path
- Newport Schools Aim for University Accreditation
A state inspector visits the local schoolhouse, potentially opening a direct path for Newport graduates to enter the University of Washington without further testing.
- The Shingle Weavers Convene
Snohomish and Skagit county shingle weavers gather at the Labor Temple to plot a path toward total organization of the craft.
- The Labor Movement's Internal Conflict
An AFL organizer condemns 'direct action' agitators, arguing that evolutionary methods are the only path to lasting worker success.
- An Alternative Vision for the Fourth
The Tribune editor questions whether Lynden's rowdy, carnival-style Independence Day celebrations have lost their patriotic focus, suggesting a more solemn path.
- Everett Electrical Workers Walk Out
After months of failed negotiations with Stone & Webster management, union electricians strike for higher wages and a recognized collective bargaining agreement.
- Labor's Mountain Climb
Everett delegates weigh in on the internal politics of the state labor movement and the performance of government officials.
- The Political Chessboard of the Fourth District
Assistant Attorney General Scott Z. Henderson bows out of the race, clearing the path for S.J. Harrison in the Fourth Congressional District.
- Shingle Weavers Push for an Eight-Hour Day
At their annual convention in Marysville, Washington, labor delegates debate the future of the industry and the path to a shorter workday.
- The Desert Manhunt of the Richland Safe-Crackers
After a daring nitroglycerin heist at the Richland post office, a trail of discarded gear and footprints in the sagebrush leads sheriff’s deputies to three suspects.
- The Battle for the Columbia Ferry Franchise
A political standoff over the location of a ferry crossing sparks a power struggle between local developers, established operators, and the county commission.
- The State Labor Federation’s Clarion Call
Washington State Federation of Labor President Charles R. Case decries court-sanctioned 'money rule' and calls for a worker-led revolution through direct legislation.
- The Panama Canal's Promise for Northwest Fruit
Shipping apples by sea via the Panama Canal offers a path to New York, but only the largest organizations can navigate the hidden costs of the route.
- Seattle Bootlegging Rose After Dry Law Stocks Ran Out
Pro-liquor advocates use the rise of bootlegging and 'blind pigs' to argue for the passage of Initiative 24, claiming that legalizing home delivery of light beer is the only path to temperance.
- The Fight for the First Workers' Compensation Law
A labor advocate makes a passionate plea in Olympia for a state-managed fund to support injured workers, framing it as the only path away from corporate exploitation and legal poverty.
- The Battle for the Sunset Highway
Delegates from six counties clash in Wenatchee over the proposed route for the new state highway, revealing deep-seated regional rivalries.
- Everett City Hall Clears Path for Public Water System
Mayor Hartley assures voters that city debt refinancing will precede a municipal water survey, easing tensions at a local ward meeting.
- The Tragic Silence of a Lost Girl
An editorial reflection on the double standard of morality that led to a young woman's death in the Snohomish County jail.
- The End of the Footpath Across the Columbia
Northern Pacific enforces a strict no-trespassing rule on the bridge between Kennewick and Pasco, severing a vital pedestrian link.