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| Year | Stories |
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| 1889 | 1 |
| 1892 | 3 |
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6 stories matching citat
- The Runaway Administrator
A local businessman is arrested for failing to account for the estate of a deceased resident in Kitsap County.
- A Mercer Island Land Fight Turns to Contempt—and Alleged Violence
A receiver’s attempt to take possession of mortgaged Mercer Island property leads to a contempt citation against S. Sutherland, accused of forcing his way in and threatening the agent.
- The Mayor as Judge, Jury, and Prosecutor
Mayor Ronald faces criticism for holding hearings where he acts as the sole arbiter in a case involving the removal of city health officials.
- The Power Grab at the Board of Public Works
Mayor J.T. Ronald demands the resignation of two Republican board members, setting off a political firestorm involving allegations of corruption, insurance kickbacks, and administrative negligence.
- The Heiress, the Invalid, and the Absent Executor
A nineteen-year-old Snoqualmie woman fights a legal battle against a powerful executor who left her destitute and in debt despite a $100,000 family estate.
- The Newspaper Called Tacoma’s Council Corrupt. Then It Refused to Show Up.
When the Tacoma Ledger accused city officials of incompetence and dishonesty, the council demanded proof. The paper stayed home; the council denounced it and asked for a grand jury anyway.