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3 stories matching halibut

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:hali, hal, halifax, halalino, hale, half

  1. Fishing Industry Braces for Border Dispute

    Tensions rise as the Canadian government claims authority over Hecate Strait and Dixon Entrance, threatening the livelihood of local halibut fleets.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. International Fisheries Expands Waterfront Operations

    Rapid growth of the halibut trade drives the company to move its packing facility to a larger building near the Eleventh Street Bridge.

    Jul 22, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce County

  3. The Tacoma Fishing Fleet's Diplomatic War

    Tacoma’s Chamber of Commerce takes on the British Empire to protect local halibut profits in the Hecate Strait.

    Mar 16, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

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