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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1909 | 8 |
16 stories matching resign
- 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.
- Commissioner Resigns Post to Secure City Contract
A Bellingham civil service official chooses a lucrative water main contract over his honorary public position.
- Student Athlete Revolt at Whitworth College
A campus power struggle erupts after the faculty fires the football coach, leading to mass resignations and the cancellation of the upcoming season.
- Tacoma’s Water Commissioner Says He’ll Stay—and He Won’t Take a Raise
H. J. McGregor denies rumors of resignation, turns down a higher salary, and vows to finish the city’s water supply and power plant.
- State Secretary Faces Ouster in Insurance Graft Scandal
Sam H. Nichols, under investigation for his role in the insurance department, is expected to step down following mounting political pressure.
- City Hall Shakes Up Police Department
Tacoma replaces officers as the city prepares for a strict enforcement of municipal ordinances.
- The Power Struggle Behind City Hall's Doors
Tacoma’s city engineer has been ousted following a refusal to resign, exposing a messy conflict over municipal authority and political control.
- The Stubborn Clerk and the Mayor's Keys
A city employee faces arrest and a $100 fine for refusing to surrender his office keys after being fired for poor housekeeping.
- City Employment Chief Fired for 'Neglect'
Mayor Fawcett ousts superintendent of city free employment bureau, citing conflicts of interest.
- Everett Residents Demand Police Reform
Citizens circulate petitions calling for the removal of the city marshal and a police judge over allegations of corruption and the 'open town' policy.
- A Final Attempt at Life's End
After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.
- The Captain, the Donated Groceries and the Missing Clothes
A former corps member tells Seattle police that goods given for the poor were eaten by the officers living at headquarters and the clothing sold off — while the 'captain' calls the whole thing spite.
- 1904 Whitworth College Students and Faculty Challenge Board's Authority
A campus in crisis as trustees move to fire the president and faculty, sparking student protests and rumors of internal power struggles.
- State House Scandals Force Reckoning
Legislative committee tightens the net around officials amid corruption allegations.
- Whitworth Trustees Vote Out President and Popular Faculty
Trustees fire popular faculty over moral disputes, sparking intense community outcry in Tacoma.
- The Y.M.C.A.’s Urgent Plea for Modern Facilities
General Secretary T.M. Pattullo departs after four years of growth, leaving behind a vision for a modern facility that could double the organization's membership.
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- A Patrolman Quits Under Cloud of Suspicion
Facing humiliation over false accusations of wrongdoing, an officer on the waterfront beat turns in his badge.