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  1. The Stench of the Fairhaven Mudflats

    Citizens demand immediate action to address the foul refuse dumping ground north of Harris Street.

    Apr 24, 1890Fairhaven HeraldHarris Street, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  2. The Sergeant-at-Arms Breaks a Representative's Nose

    A legislative debt dispute turns violent on the floor of the Washington House, leading to a physical brawl and a public reprimand.

    Mar 27, 1890Fairhaven HeraldWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  3. The Lights Turn On in Fairhaven

    After months of construction, the Fairhaven Electric Light Company successfully powers the city's streets and businesses for the first time.

    Mar 11, 1890Fairhaven HeraldCowgill Street, Fairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Price of Passage on Bellingham Bay

    Passengers are protesting predatory fare hikes on local steamers, pitting citizens against boat operators in a fight over transit costs.

    Mar 20, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyFollow the Money

  5. The Shoemaker's Retribution

    A downtown confrontation erupts after a local businessman catches a thief red-handed.

    May 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom County

  6. Fairhaven Pushes for City Status

    Citizens rally to establish a formal municipal government to manage growth, improve infrastructure, and address the presence of transients.

    Apr 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  7. The Great Boundary Brawl of 1890

    Fairhaven and Bellingham citizens mobilize to challenge New Whatcom's aggressive land-grab tactics before the county board.

    Apr 17, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  8. The Times Compositors Walk Out

    A labor dispute over 'narrow measure' typesetting and contract length leads to a strike at the Seattle Evening Times.

    Apr 22, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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