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5 stories matching consul

  1. The Shadowy 'Sailor Boarding House' Racket

    Diplomats gather in Tacoma to confront the exploitative system of boarding house masters who held a monopoly on crew procurement for Pacific ships.

    Jan 29, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Ave, Tacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Consul’s Advice: How to Sell to China

    Consul General John Goodnow advises Tacoma merchants that success in the Orient depends on cultural sensitivity and precise adherence to local conventions.

    Jan 28, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce County

  3. Musicians Stranded in Seattle After Labor Dispute

    Two orchestra members of the Shay Opera Company find themselves out of work and funds after requesting their pay.

    Mar 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Brutal Reality of Being 'Shanghaied' in Puget Sound

    A survivor recounts the terrifying process of being drugged and forced onto a deep-sea vessel, exposing the dark side of local maritime labor practices.

    Aug 15, 1904The Tacoma TimesPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  5. A Wrongful Arrest on Seattle's Streets

    A British subject traveling through the Northwest sues the Seattle police chief for $8,000 following a baseless jail stay.

    Jul 16, 1904The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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