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8 stories matching eject

  1. A Detective's Memory Lands a Fugitive

    A Tacoma detective recognizes a wanted man while breaking up a saloon fight on Pacific Avenue.

    Feb 4, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. The City Wins a Ten-Year Land Battle

    A court ruling settles a long-standing property dispute in Tacoma's Byrd's addition, clearing the way for infrastructure improvements.

    Mar 12, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Unsolicited Tip that Landed a Cook in Jail

    After exhausting his savings at the Warwick saloon, a patron tried to play police officer by demanding the proprietor's arrest—only to find himself in the patrol wagon instead.

    May 24, 1904The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyNightlife

  4. The Empire Hotel Eviction Suit

    A Snohomish hotel owner loses her legal battle after being forcibly removed from her own property.

    Mar 22, 1904The Tacoma TimesSnohomish, Snohomish CountyHousing & Rent

  5. The Regents Park Mystery

    A contractor was found murdered in a thicket, his body showing signs of a struggle and an attempt at concealment.

    Apr 10, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  6. Chamber of Commerce Bounties for Frace Murderers

    Business leaders offer $500 for the capture of the man who left James A. Frace dead under a fir tree.

    Apr 14, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  7. The Church Brawl Over a Knife

    A congregation splits into factions after a church member refuses to lie about his inner peace.

    May 27, 1904The Tacoma TimesArlington, Tacoma, Pierce CountyScandal

  8. The Power Struggle Behind City Hall's Doors

    Tacoma’s city engineer has been ousted following a refusal to resign, exposing a messy conflict over municipal authority and political control.

    Jan 2, 1904The Tacoma TimesCity Hall, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

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