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4 stories matching pre

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:prea, prep, pres, prey, prebl, preet

  1. A Final Attempt at Life's End

    After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.

    Jul 26, 1904The Tacoma Times2417 South C Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Fire Chief Fired Over a Fourth of July Parade

    A political power struggle ends the tenure of Tacoma's fire chief after he defied the Mayor's orders to march in the holiday parade.

    Jul 7, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay · City Hall

  3. The Corporate Coup at the Chamber

    A bitter boardroom battle erupts as independent members challenge the business elite's control over Tacoma's commercial future.

    Sep 3, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  4. Republican Convention Erupts Over Railroad Regulation

    A bitter, chaotic fight at the state GOP convention sees Eastern Washington reformers crushed by the party machine.

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

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