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  1. The Women’s Suffrage Push in Chehalis County

    Meeting in Cosmopolis, the local W.C.T.U. formalizes a campaign to demand the vote for Washington women and calls for kindergarten integration into public schools.

    May 3, 1894Aberdeen HeraldCosmopolis, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  2. City Council Loses Tax Assessment Battle

    A blunder by city officials leads to a court dismissal of tax collection suits, forcing the city to start the assessment process from scratch.

    Sep 28, 1893Aberdeen HeraldHeron Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  3. The Struggle for Access on the Wishkah

    As Aberdeen grows, city leadership faces the hard reality that farms cannot thrive without roads, turning the focus from waterways to infrastructure.

    Sep 21, 1893Aberdeen HeraldWishkah Road, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

  4. A Judge Draws the Line: Unions May Bargain, Not Bully

    In a Tacoma courtroom, Judge Pritchard rules that workingmen may set their own terms — but cannot force an employer's hand through threats.

    Dec 14, 1893Aberdeen HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  5. The Herald’s Legal Victory

    A landmark criminal libel trial in Aberdeen concludes with an acquittal, sparking a debate over the role of the press in public accountability.

    Dec 22, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  6. Democrats Battle Tides to Reach Aberdeen Rally

    A political campaign team's water-logged journey across the bay highlights the rough reality of travel in the harbor era.

    Oct 13, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  7. The Northern Pacific Railroad Considers a New Aberdeen Depot

    After hosting railroad officials for a dinner at the Pacific Hotel, Aberdeen boosters feel confident about the city's future rail expansion.

    May 11, 1893Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

  8. Republican County Convention Backs Judge Irwin

    Chehalis County Republicans gathered in Cosmopolis to select state delegates and signal strong support for the current superior court judge.

    Aug 4, 1892Aberdeen HeraldCosmopolis, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  9. 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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