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4 stories matching act

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  1. Washington Moves to Ban Picketing

    A legislative act aims to criminalize labor picketing, targeting those who stand near businesses during strikes or disputes.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Fight to Tighten the Initiative Process

    A landmark legislative struggle to regulate how Washingtonians propose and recall laws and public officials.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  3. The Eight-Hour Day Becomes Federal Law

    Facing a nationwide paralysis of the rail network, Congress rushes the Adamson Act through to prevent a strike.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Wet-Dry Tug-of-War: Voters Face Triplicate Liquor Initiative

    As Washington state grapples with its new dry status, three competing liquor initiatives challenge the stability of the 1914 prohibition law.

    Jun 9, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

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