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3 stories matching barg

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:bar, barger, bargain, barb, bard, bare

  1. Old Town Lumber Mill Reduced to Ash

    A massive blaze consumes the Puget Sound Lumber Company plant, highlighting the urgent need for a dedicated city fire-boat.

    Mar 18, 1909The Tacoma TimesOld Town, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Disasters

  2. The Waterfront Labor Fight

    A congressional commission hears testimony on the future of the American merchant marine, reigniting a heated debate over working conditions and 'shanghaiing' in Tacoma's ports.

    Jul 29, 1904The Tacoma TimesChamber of Commerce, Tacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  3. The End of Coal: Tacoma’s Tugboats Eye Oil

    Local steamboat captains and major industrial concerns move to replace coal with oil, signaling a shift in the region's energy dependence.

    Aug 26, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

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