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3 stories matching distrust

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  1. The Unheard-of Honesty of Captain Starr

    In an era of public distrust, a Seattle steamer captain surprises the city by compensating a passenger for a stolen trunk without the threat of a lawsuit.

    Feb 22, 1872Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. Broken Promises at the Spokane Council

    A failed federal attempt to force Spokane tribal members onto reservations leaves a legacy of distrust and looming conflict.

    Dec 22, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSpokane, Spokane CountyExclusion & Resistance

  3. The Politics of Poverty: Seattle’s 1878 Voter Suppression Fight

    A century and a half ago, local officials tried to implement a 'poll tax' to restrict voting rights, sparking a fierce debate over whether a citizen’s right to participate in democracy could be tied to their financial status.

    Jul 6, 1878Puget Sound DispatchJames Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

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