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3 stories matching subservi

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  1. The Iron Grip of the Railroad Lobby

    Tacoma’s newspaper calls out the Northern Pacific for its historic dominance over city politics and its successful efforts to block competition on the waterfront.

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

  2. Northern Pacific Moves to Control Tacoma's Railroad Avenue

    How the Northern Pacific Railroad maneuvered the city council to seize prime tide-flat property, effectively bottling up Tacoma's harbor and blocking competition.

    May 14, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust · City Hall

  3. The Great Tacoma Water Grift

    How a corrupt water monopoly swindled the city out of nearly $1.5 million for a tainted water supply, leaving residents with a decade of filth.

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

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