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8 stories matching devot
- The 'Messiah' of North Tacoma
After his arrest for assault, police uncovered a stash of love letters from women across the country who believed Joshua Klein was a spiritual master.
- Assessors Defy Convention to Raise Railroad Taxes
Washington state assessors vote to increase tax rates on first-class railway lines despite a lack of consensus in the main convention.
- Endicott's Russian Immigrants Defy Czarist Loyalty
Local Russian immigrants in Whitman County express solidarity with Japan, citing personal trauma under the Russian regime.
- Tacoma Women Demand a Female Food Inspector
Local women's groups argue that a woman's experience in food preparation makes her the most qualified candidate to enforce health standards in city stores.
- The Passive Citizen: Why Tacoma’s Streets Stagnate
A biting critique of civic apathy toward the power and land grabs of the Tacoma Railway & Power Company.
- Student Athlete Revolt at Whitworth College
A campus power struggle erupts after the faculty fires the football coach, leading to mass resignations and the cancellation of the upcoming season.
- Tacoma’s Masonic Temple Opens Its Doors
A landmark for the city’s civic life, the new Masonic temple on St. Helens Avenue was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies today.
- The Lawyer's Stranglehold on Governance
A scathing editorial arguing that the legal profession’s devotion to precedent over progress is choking American democracy.