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526 stories matching win
- The Bold Legal Maneuver of Mrs. O'Connell
A Seattle woman wins a groundbreaking court victory for financial independence and custody of her children.
- Anti-Corporate Landslide in North Yakima
Voters reject the power company's influence in a record-breaking municipal turnout.
- The Medal-Winning Blacksmith of Dayton
How a small-town Washington inventor gained international acclaim from the Parisian Academy of Inventors for a clever sidehill plow design.
- Spruce Workers Win 8-Hour Day
Government mandate establishes new wage agreement for loggers and sawmill workers in Washington and Oregon.
- A Steep Price for Dynamite
A young boy wins a significant judgment against an investment firm after a dynamite explosion at a vacant lot.
- The Making of a Young Gambler
An old-timer reflects on the inevitable slide into the high-stakes gambling dens of the territory.
- The Battle for the Curb
A local grocer and a city official are clashing over the rights to a narrow strip of land outside the public market.
- Ione Votes Itself Wet, and Builders Follow
In a 42-to-8 landslide, the Pend Oreille County town chose saloons over dry status—and local boosters said half a dozen business blocks depended on it.
- Soccer Dispute Settled by Replay
After accusations of biased officiating by a Seattle referee, the Northwest soccer league orders a do-over on neutral ground.
- The Surveyor's Chain Reaches Metaline—and Its Squatters
A Portland firm wins the contract to survey the township containing Metaline, opening the west side of the river to settlement while fine timber already occupied by squatters awaits formal title.
- A Tacoma Man Wins a $350,000 Yakima Land Fight
Jay Yordy bought the downtown property at tax sale; the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Ontario Land Company's claim.
- Kennewick's First Ball Team Hits the Diamond
A scrappy group of locals forms a baseball squad to challenge the Pasco Pea Greens, marking the town’s athletic debut.
- City Wins Legal Battle Over Electric Rail
A court ruling forces developers to pay the city for failing to build a promised electric railway.
- Priest Rapids Apple Growers Win Grading Concession
State inspector clears the way for 'striped' apples to be sold as 'extra fancy,' a major relief for local orchardists.
- Benton County's Golden Harvest
Local farmers and producers sweep state and national competitions, proving the region's agricultural dominance in 1915.
- Spokane Strike Riot Defendants Win a September Trial
Three men accused in the July 5 strike riot and another charged with obstructing a deputy marshal will be tried in Spokane this fall.
- The Water Company Wins the Right to Shut It Off
The state supreme court backs the Olympia Light Power Company's authority to cut off water service when a hotel falls behind on its rent.
- Irrigation Settlers Win Relief
Congress considers extending payment deadlines for struggling settlers on Washington irrigation projects.
- The Bid That Didn’t Stick: Stevens County’s $219,500 Bond Deal Goes Bust
A Chicago bond house wins the county’s funding issue, then fails to make good; Denver’s Rollins Sons steps in with a premium bid.
- Kennewick Bowlers Best the Highlanders
A tight-knit local rivalry sees the town team secure their first victory in a high-stakes pin-crashing showdown.
- Tacoma High School Edges Out Ellensburg in Thrilling Basketball Finale
A last-minute shot from Cook secures a narrow 35-34 victory on the local floor.
- The Political Toboggan: Tacoma's Revolt Against a Carpetbagger Candidate
As the state legislature prepared to convene in 1891, prominent Tacoma Republicans publicly abandoned their own local candidate, labeling him an opportunist from Indiana.
- Meyer Wins $2,000 in Tacoma Water Power Suit
A landmark court battle over diverted stream water concludes in Tacoma, leaving both the utility and the plaintiff dissatisfied.
- County Wins Tax Fight Against State Board
Through local advocacy, Benton County secured a fifty-percent reduction in state tax assessments for local lands.
- Competition at West Seattle
The Red Star Gun Club held a marksmanship competition in West Seattle under challenging, rainy conditions.