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  1. Tragedy in the Rabbit Woods

    A quiet hunting excursion near Fairfax ends in a lethal accident for a local man, leaving his friend in despair.

    Mar 11, 1904The Tacoma TimesFairfax, Pierce CountyDisasters

  2. 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

  3. City Condemns Waterfront 'Rookeries'

    Building inspectors flag unsafe conditions on Pacific Avenue, marking the latest demolition in a series of condemned buildings.

    Jun 30, 1904The Tacoma Times503-505 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyHousing & Rent · Gone Forever

  4. A Night-Time Standoff in the North End

    A curious police officer patrolling the North End finds himself staring down the barrel of a resident's revolver.

    Jan 5, 1909The Tacoma TimesNorth End, Tacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  5. A Industrial Giant Rises on the Waterfront

    Tacoma joins forces with a San Francisco milling titan to build a massive new facility.

    Aug 8, 1904The Tacoma TimesThea Foss Waterway, Tacoma, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

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