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5 stories matching repres

  1. 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

  2. The Birth of Fairhaven

    A landmark petition to the Whatcom County Commissioners officially outlines the boundaries for the incorporation of the City of Fairhaven.

    Apr 8, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  3. A Port on the Bay

    Fairhaven positions itself as the primary maritime gateway for Bellingham Bay to bypass shipping delays in Seattle and Tacoma.

    May 4, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Reluctant Candidate

    E. A. Turner accepts the mayoral nomination for the newly incorporated Fairhaven, promising a progressive administration.

    May 4, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

  5. Steamboat Monopoly Sparks Outrage on the Sound

    A passenger fare hike between Fairhaven and Seattle has riders and business leaders accusing steamboat companies of price-fixing.

    Apr 3, 1890Fairhaven HeraldHarris Street, Fairhaven, Whatcom CountyFollow the Money

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