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2 stories matching corrupt

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  1. A Ring, a Resignation and a Democratic Landslide in Seattle

    Mayor-elect Ronald insists the sweeping Democratic victory was no party triumph but a popular revolt against boss rule, a pliant police chief and corrupt registration.

    Mar 10, 1892The Olympia TribuneSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

  2. There's "Dough" in Every Street Contract: A Preacher Takes On City Hall

    Rev. Napoleon Hoagland reads the nation's municipal record aloud — reeking streets, a million-dollar franchise given away, councilmen who elsewhere would count themselves lucky to stay out of prison — and asks why democratic America breeds more thieves than the Tsar's Europe.

    Dec 15, 1891The Olympia TribuneTacoma Hall, TacomaFollow the Money · City Hall

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