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| 1858 | 1 |
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| 1863 | 1 |
| 1865 | 1 |
| 1872 | 5 |
| 1876 | 25 |
| 1877 | 18 |
| 1878 | 13 |
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| 1889 | 38 |
| 1890 | 5 |
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| 1892 | 82 |
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| 1894 | 114 |
| 1895 | 107 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 3 |
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| 1903 | 37 |
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862 stories matching accept
- The Ethics of the Free Rail Pass
A territorial representative is caught accepting a railroad pass while charging the government for travel expenses, prompting a sharp rebuke on political corruption.
- The City Treasurer’s Ultimatum
Seattle’s incoming treasurer refuses to accept bank IOUs as currency, demanding hard coin to back the city’s treasury.
- The Scandal of the Railroad Passes
A local editor challenges a federal land officer for accepting corporate kickbacks while deciding coal land claims.
- Teachers Fight Back Against Predatory Finance
Everett school teachers refuse to accept discounted payment for their salary warrants, challenging the brokers who profit from their wages.
- The Roslyn Coal Miners Defy Wage Cuts
Miners at the Northern Pacific Coal Company reject a new contract, demanding a fair wage as the specter of the 1888 strike looms over the camp.
- Bribery Scandal in the Fire Department
Mayor J. T. Ronald accuses Fire Commissioner James Foster of taking bribes to influence personnel appointments.
- The Sting That Toppled a Representative
When Washington state lawmaker John L. Metcalfe accepted a bribe to expose corruption, the legislature responded by trying to expel him instead of the briber.
- The Struggle Over Minor Heir Property Rights
A state attorney general's ruling clarifies the limits of county power when minors attempt to redeem land lost to tax sales.
- A Three-Year Battle Over a County Road
A land dispute regarding a right-of-way easement reaches the superior court after years of county commission gridlock.
- The Courthouse Feud: Superintendent Resigns and Foremen Are Ordered Off the Job
Thurston County commissioners accept W. A. Rogers’s resignation as courthouse superintendent, citing “strained relations” among contractors, architect and foremen, then appoint R. O. Owen to finish the job.
- The Iron Workers’ Truce
After months of tense negotiations and the threat of a prolonged shutdown, iron manufacturers and workmen in Seattle reach a compromise to avert a general strike.
- The Dormitory Delay
A legal tug-of-war erupts between the state and a contractor over unfinished college buildings and a five-thousand-dollar claim for damages.
- The Price of Fortification: Seattle Landowners Win Big Jury Verdict Against Federal Government
A federal jury in Port Orchard has valued land for a new military fort at $185,000—nearly double the government's appraisal. Officials warn the deal may collapse if the price is too steep.
- The 'Rat' Printers of Seattle
When an 1877 newspaper attempted to cut costs by firing union compositors, the resulting strike sparked a fierce, public feud between rival publications.
- A Sudden Pulpit Departure
The pastor of Seattle's strongest Baptist congregation resigns abruptly, citing health concerns, leaving his flock stunned.
- Walla Walla Says Yes to Carnegie's $25,000 Library
The city council unanimously accepts Andrew Carnegie's gift for a free public library—and pledges $2,500 a year to keep the doors open.
- Miners Stand Firm Against Wage Cuts
Coal miners at Gilman organize against a sudden pay reduction mandated by the company, sparking a potential strike.
- The Battle for the Council Floor
A legislative standoff in Olympia over petty offices and party control highlights the raw political maneuvering of the late Washington Territory era.
- Yakima Sheepmen Stand Together Against Railroad's Strings-Attached Lease
Two dozen Yakima-area sheepmen signed a pact to reject Northern Pacific's demand that all their wool and sheep ride its rails—only to hear the company might hand their range to outsiders.
- The Fire Department Pay-to-Play Scandal
Mayor J. T. Ronald suspends a fire commissioner over allegations of accepting bribes from a stoker seeking job security and appointment.
- The Great Yakima Salary Standoff
A budget dispute between county officials and the courts threatens to leave the treasurer empty-handed and the county’s finances in limbo.
- A New Lodge for Black Masons in Seattle
Prince Hall Lodge No. 2 is formally dedicated, marking a milestone for Seattle's Black community in 1892.
- The Battle for the Courtroom Door
Mayor Ronald and Judge Rivers engage in a bizarre standoff over who has the authority to fire and appoint a municipal court bailiff.
- A Schoolhouse Fight Over Who Builds Olympia
Local architects and mechanics cry foul after the school board quietly accepts a Tacoma-drawn plan for the new high school.
- The Masons Sell Their Temple: A Seattle Landmark Changes Hands
St. John's Lodge No. 9 of the Free and Accepted Masons has decided to abandon its historic street front on James Street, putting the property up for public bid in a move that signals shifting tides for Seattle’s civic institutions.
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- The Reluctant Candidate
E. A. Turner accepts the mayoral nomination for the newly incorporated Fairhaven, promising a progressive administration.