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  1. The Battle for the Timber Lands

    A landmark legal fight at the Seattle land office over thousands of acres threatens the supremacy of timber corporations.

    Oct 25, 1889The Mason County JournalSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. Who Owns the Waterfront?

    A government land office ruling denies the use of Valentine scrip on Tacoma's harbor front, setting a major precedent for municipal control.

    Oct 25, 1889The Mason County JournalTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. The State Stakes Its Claim on the Shoreline

    Washington Territory’s new constitution asserts public control over tide lands and navigable waters, setting a precedent for state ownership of the coast.

    Sep 6, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyFollow the Money

  4. Supreme Court Upholds Chinese Exclusion

    The high court rules that Congress has the power to abrogate treaties, effectively ending the entry of Chinese laborers to the United States.

    May 17, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyExclusion & Resistance

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