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8 stories matching doesn

  1. 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.

    Jul 1, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Price of Tacoma’s Railroad Growth

    After a grueling two-year standoff, the city grants Jim Hill massive concessions in exchange for long-promised freight terminals and a new depot.

    Jan 14, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. The 'Stall-Fed Lawyer' and the City's Vice

    A local newspaper calls out a deputy sheriff for failing to raid gambling joints while posturing as a reformer in the city council.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. Ole Hanson Declares War on the Senate—and the Race Tracks

    Blocked by a two-thirds rule, the fiery legislator vows lawsuits, subpoenas and a statewide hunt for betting losses until the senate bends.

    Feb 4, 1909The Tacoma TimesWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  5. The City’s Controversial Watering Hours

    New city regulations for lawn sprinkling spark protests from North End residents who claim the schedule ignores the reality of their working hours.

    Jun 17, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  6. The Daily Struggle of Tacoma’s Hillside Transit

    Commuters express growing frustration as the unreliable cable car line repeatedly leaves passengers stranded mid-slope.

    Feb 8, 1904The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce County

  7. The Lieutenant Governor’s Moral Steamroller

    Lieutenant Governor M. E. Hay asserts his influence in Olympia, taking a hardline stance on public morality and political accountability.

    Jan 18, 1909The Tacoma TimesOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  8. The Bullfighter Who Captured Spokane's Socialites

    A Spanish bullfighter finds himself besieged by the social elite and abandons his profession for the attention of local women.

    Jun 25, 1904The Tacoma TimesHotel Spokane, Spokane, Spokane CountyScandal

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  1. A Judge’s Weary View on the Divorce Boom

    Tacoma’s divorce courts see a steady stream of domestic disputes, leading one judge to question the rising frequency of these legal filings.

    Jan 14, 1904The Tacoma TimesPierce County Court, Tacoma

  2. A Dramatic Arrest and a 'Whisky Fit' at the Police Station

    A suspect arrested for jumping a boarding house bill and passing bogus checks collapses in his wife's arms while in police custody.

    Feb 9, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma

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