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5 stories matching genuin

  1. Monopoly on the Produce Market

    Tacoma hucksters claim that a select group of large garden concerns is colluding to fix prices on all greenstuffs, squeezing out small sellers and local buyers.

    Apr 8, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  2. Tacoma Hires Its First Woman Detective

    Helen Beardsley takes the badge to protect vulnerable girls arriving in the city.

    May 1, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Mayor vs. The Machines

    Tacoma's Mayor Louis D. Campbell rallies voters at Tyler's Hall, accusing local press and the city council of working in lockstep with corporate and gambling interests.

    Mar 2, 1904The Tacoma TimesSt. Helens Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  4. New Hotel Regulations Threaten Tacoma's Small Boarding Houses

    A proposed legislative act would force small rooming houses to meet strict hotel standards, placing a financial burden on widows and small-scale landlords.

    Feb 26, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyHousing & Rent

  5. The Notorious Mail Robber's Local Swindle

    Albert K. Bell, a known forger and mail thief, finds himself in trouble with Tacoma police after conning a local woodenware company president.

    Apr 8, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

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