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3 stories matching incom

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  1. The Tin Trust Betrayal: 2,000 Workers Left in the Dark

    As Seattle celebrates commencement week and the Spanish-American War heats up, a massive industrial shutdown in nearby Duwamish leaves thousands of families without income.

    Jun 3, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. Seattle Braces for the T.P.S.C.V. Convention: A City of 150,000 Guests

    As delegates from across the West begin to arrive, local committees scramble to house and feed a massive influx of visitors for the upcoming Temperance convention.

    Jun 20, 1899The Seattle StarFirst Baptist Church, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  3. The People’s Franchise: Seattle Votes Down Municipal Ownership of Streetcars

    In a pivotal moment for the city's infrastructure, voters reject the Navin resolution to take control of street railways, cementing private corporate dominance over public transit.

    Jun 7, 1899The Seattle StarCity Hall, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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