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  1. Delinquent Tax Sales Nullified

    A judicial decision wipes the slate clean for Hoquiam property owners, declaring tax liens expired.

    Feb 2, 1893Aberdeen HeraldHoquiam, Grays Harbor CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Devil-Fish of the Chehalis

    Two local fishermen survive a terrifying encounter with a massive, tentacled monster in the waters of Grays Harbor.

    Feb 18, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyStrange But True

  3. The Sheriff’s Frustration with Aberdeen’s Courts

    A local officer vents his rage at the judicial system after a robbery investigation falls apart.

    Jan 28, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  4. The Tariff That Stole Your Coat: How Washington's Economy Was Held Hostage

    In October 1890, Aberdeen workers and farmers felt the bite of the McKinley Tariff before it even passed, as prices soared and wages stagnated in a state where 'free labor' was being priced out of existence.

    Oct 30, 1890Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  5. The Shingle Men Try to Tame the Market

    Manufacturers meet in Seattle to cap production, set 1894 prices, and bind every mill to the plan—with forfeits for anyone who breaks ranks.

    Nov 23, 1893Aberdeen HeraldSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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