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3 stories matching half

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  1. The Mayor's Change of Heart on Prohibition

    Seattle Mayor Hiram Gill publicly disavows his 'wet' past, citing the positive social impact of the state's dry laws.

    Oct 19, 1916Coulee City DispatchSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. The Perils of Amateur Wiring

    A Coulee City man survives a terrifying fall from an electric light pole.

    Jul 28, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyStrange But True

  3. The Looming Shutdown That Could Paralyze a Nation

    With railroad workers and managers deadlocked over the eight-hour day, President Wilson intervenes to prevent a catastrophic strike.

    Aug 18, 1916Coulee City DispatchSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

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