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  1. Fairhaven Fights for Its Own Steamship Line

    Local merchants move to break the shipping monopoly of Seattle and Tacoma by courting a direct San Francisco steamship connection.

    May 1, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Relief Scandal: Secretary Accused of Profiteering from the Needy

    A Seattle relief committee secretary faces investigation after allegations that he cashed a relief check and kept the majority of the funds.

    Apr 27, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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