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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 54 |
| 1909 | 46 |
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- The Councilman Who Turned Down a King's Ransom
A local bribery scandal reveals the absurdity of Tacoma's political culture, where one official boasts of refusing a $132,000 bribe.
- Tacoma Loses College Bid Over Financial Incentives
Despite preferring Tacoma as a location, trustees of the Swedish Lutheran college chose Everett due to a superior $10,000 bonus offer.
- The Councilman and the Telephone Promoter
A City Council member swears he was offered a massive bribe, but the accused parties are laughing it off—now the council must decide who is telling the truth.
- The Price of a Telephone Franchise
A City Councilman publicly alleges he was offered shares in exchange for his vote, then refuses to follow through on the accusation.
- The Price of Independent News
A local merchant reveals a campaign by competitors to silence The Tacoma Times through bribery.
- The Great Telephone Bribery Scandal
Tacoma councilmen testify before an investigative committee regarding allegations that a telephone franchise promoter offered cash and stock to secure their votes.
- Puget Sound Iron and Steel Works to Relocate
The railway expansion forces a major industrial relocation near the city waterway.
- The Great Tacoma Land Sell-Off
Pierce County commissioners auction 1,250 lots to plug budget holes, betting on future speculation.
- The Bribe That Killed the Telephone Franchise
A Tacoma councilman reveals a $132,000 bribery attempt, blowing up a major deal to challenge the local telephone monopoly.
- City Faces Lawsuits Over Crumbling Sidewalks
A pedestrian seeks damages for a broken leg on Commerce Street, highlighting the persistent danger of unmaintained municipal infrastructure.
- The Councilman Who Said No to $132,000
Councilman Conrad rejects a massive bribe offer, triggering a city-wide scandal and the mysterious flight of a corporate agent.
- The Cable Car King vs. The Free Press
A transit monopoly manager attempts to bully a newspaper into silence by pulling advertisements after they report on poor service.
- 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.
- The Tax Commissioner Who Couldn't Pick a Boss
J. E. Frost draws a state salary in Olympia while weighing a richer offer from the Northern Pacific — and the legislature is about to rewrite the railroad tax laws he advises on.
- 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.
- The Power Trust Tries to Woo Tacoma
A regional power company offers the city cheaper rates, fueling the municipal argument for public utility ownership.
- Free Shacks for the Taking
A condemned row of buildings in the downtown core is offered to anyone willing to haul them away.
- The Hidden Wife of Tacoma
For years, friends protected a woman from her abusive husband, keeping her location secret even while he offered a massive reward for her return.
- Jail Time for a Runaway Horse
A man claims he was wrongfully jailed after his horse got out of control on 12th Street, sparking a tense confrontation with police.
- Tacoma's Railroad Stranglehold
How the Northern Pacific's control over regional freight trade stifles the city's economic future.
- Smelter Copper Thieves Sentenced
Two men face up to 14 years for the theft of $150 in copper from the Tacoma Smelter.
- Old Town Residents Fight for New Road Access
After losing the battle to keep the Tacoma Avenue bridge, locals are now petitioning the city to condemn land for a new connection.
- City council surrenders waterfront to railroad mogul
Tacoma officials vote to abandon a legal battle to reclaim public tidelands from the Northern Pacific Railroad.
- A Large Farewell for L.E. Sargent
Hundreds of mourners crowd outside a Tacoma home to pay their final respects.
- A Case of Bad Checks and Regret
M. O. Sinderude is sentenced to prison after passing a worthless check at a local business, citing intoxication as his defense.