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5 stories matching outstand

  1. The Price of a Boom-Time Hangover

    Aberdeen’s municipal coffers were drained by the reckless speculation of 1890, leaving the city scrambling to consolidate massive debt.

    Mar 31, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The City Hall Bond Gamble

    Aberdeen is rushing to saddle the city with an $80,000 debt—but do the taxpayers understand the fine print?

    May 12, 1892Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  3. The Town Debt Showdown

    Aberdeen citizens pack the Chamber of Commerce to argue whether to bail out city finances or force delinquent land-barons to pay their share.

    Apr 14, 1892Aberdeen HeraldHeron Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  4. The $5,000 Debate: Is a City Hall Just a Waste of Money?

    A citizen criticizes the city council's plans to build a new city hall while the town’s debt continues to spiral, arguing that the funds should be prioritized elsewhere.

    Jun 11, 1891Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  5. Aberdeen’s Municipal Debt Gamble

    City council seeks to exceed debt limits to fund municipal operations and bridge purchases.

    Apr 28, 1892Aberdeen HeraldHeron Street, Aberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

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