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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 6 |
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- The Herald Defends Its Civic Voice
The Fairhaven Herald clashes with the Sehome Gazette over critical journalism and the future of the bay region.
- The Battle for the Bellingham Waterfront
Fairhaven and New Whatcom are locked in a bitter struggle to claim the developing city of Bellingham for their own booming municipal territory.
- 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.
- Vigilante Sentiment Grows After Sunday Violence
A wave of fights and assaults by 'tramps and toughs' on Harris Street leaves the town calling for better policing.
- The Times Compositors Walk Out
A labor dispute over 'narrow measure' typesetting and contract length leads to a strike at the Seattle Evening Times.
- 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.