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10 stories matching bow

  1. The City's High-Stakes Power Struggle

    The Tacoma Railway & Power Co. is accused of strong-arming the city to secure a predatory franchise.

    Aug 24, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  2. The 12-Ton Visitor

    A Tacoma timber cruiser wins the right to claim a massive meteorite found in the Washington national forest after the government bows out.

    May 10, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money · Strange But True

  3. Washington Moves to Kill the Racetrack: Anti-Gambling Bill Heads to the Governor

    The House bowed to the Senate's removal of the emergency clause, sending a bill to end horse racing in Washington to the governor — while 'dry' lawmakers pushed a local-option measure late into the night.

    Feb 9, 1909The Tacoma TimesOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. Governor Hay Forces Corruption Probe

    A determined Acting Governor Hay forces the state legislature to investigate graft allegations against state officials.

    Mar 12, 1909The Tacoma TimesState Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  5. City Engineers Map New Path to American Lake

    A new diagonal extension of 15th Street aims to bypass dangerous gulches and ridges, creating a direct route for travelers.

    Jan 7, 1909The Tacoma Times15th Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

  6. Fatal Collision at the Eleventh Street Bridge

    A local machinist dies after his launch is pinned against bridge girders by a powerful tide.

    Jul 4, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyDisasters

  7. The Shadowy Fight Over Tacoma's Telephone Monopoly

    Councilmen accused of catering to the Sunset Telephone company while ignoring constituent demands for fair rates.

    Jul 29, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  8. Tacoma’s Vice 'Lid' Finally Sealed

    Mayor and Chief of Police bow to council pressure to finally end the city's unofficial restricted vice district.

    Feb 25, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  9. 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

  10. Tacoma Park Board at War with Taxpayers

    Public officials trade insults with citizens after a lopsided vote against a park bond proposal.

    Apr 23, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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