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5 stories matching backbon

  1. The Battle for Tacoma's Public Market

    City Hall attempts to shut down a thriving farmers market on D Street, sparking a political clash over corporate influence and public access.

    May 4, 1909The Tacoma TimesD Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  2. City Council Squeezes Out the Public Market

    Tacoma’s city government moves to dismantle the D Street market, bowing to pressure from a grocery monopoly.

    Apr 29, 1909The Tacoma TimesD Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. Politics at the Longshoremen's Hall

    Tacoma’s political machinery turns as Republican candidates rally voters in Old Town amidst debates over saloons and city contracts.

    Mar 25, 1904The Tacoma TimesOld Town, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  4. The Mayor-Elect's 'Backbone'

    Tacoma's mayor-elect quashes a persistent rumor that a local political powerbroker was trying to control his municipal appointments.

    Apr 7, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  5. A Desperate Corral Rescue

    A husband is gored by a bull near his home, leading to a harrowing, multi-generational effort to save his life.

    Jun 2, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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