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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 2 |
2 stories matching refit
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:refil, refin, reft, refinanc, refineri, refinish
- The Battle for the Transport Outfits
A scramble between Seattle and Tacoma merchants for the lucrative business of supplying the government transport vessel 'Albert' reveals the early friction of regional economic rivalry.
- The Sunnyside Canal Water Dispute
Farmers from the Dunkard colony in North Yakima square off against the government, demanding a fix for their water rights after a season of devastating crop failure.