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  1. The High Stakes of the 1916 Rail Strike

    Railroad managers take their wage dispute with union employees directly to the public in an aggressive advertisement.

    Jul 28, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Congressman Who Preferred Silence

    Incumbent W. E. La Follette justifies his legislative record in a direct address to the Fourth District.

    Aug 18, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall

  3. Washington State Guardsmen Mobilize for the Mexican Border

    Following a national order from President Wilson, local militia forces prepare to deploy amidst rising tensions with Mexico.

    Jun 23, 1916Coulee City DispatchAmerican Lake, Lakewood, Pierce County

  4. 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

  5. The Sugar War of Coulee City

    A local merchant fights back against a Spokane jobber’s price-fixing tactics.

    Jun 2, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyFollow the Money

  6. The Arrival of Big Oil in Coulee City

    A new $11,000 facility brings bulk gasoline storage to the region, promising cheaper prices and modern efficiency.

    Sep 15, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyFollow the Money

  7. Cleaning Up the Ballot Box

    Legislators move to close loopholes that allowed fraudulent signatures to threaten the integrity of Washington's direct democracy.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

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