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5 stories matching maker

  1. Harness Maker’s Mysterious Disappearance Leaves Family Destitute

    After vanishing with his life savings, a local craftsman resurfaced in San Francisco claiming total amnesia, fueling rumors of foul play.

    Mar 10, 1909The Tacoma Times423 Puyallup Ave, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. City Council Balks at High Cost of Traffic Signals

    Tacoma's effort to modernize street safety hits a snag when bid costs far exceed original estimates.

    Mar 30, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Slug-Makers of Tacoma

    Four men accused of manufacturing bogus coins for slot machines prepare for a federal legal showdown.

    Sep 19, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  4. The $1,000 Bribe for Slot Machine Protection

    Owners of 100 slot machines propose a monthly payment to the city for the privilege of operating under police protection.

    May 25, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  5. The Counterfeiter of Tacoma

    A notorious gang of spurious coin makers is finally apprehended in a remote Tacoma house, ending a long cross-state crime spree.

    Mar 17, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

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