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4 stories matching congdon

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  1. The Iron Road Approaches

    Booster predictions anticipate the arrival of the Great Northern railway in Yakima within the year.

    Nov 14, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Seattle Dairymen Face Lawsuits Over Contaminated Milk

    A series of lawsuits alleges that local milk suppliers sold tainted dairy, leading to severe illness in children.

    Oct 8, 1903The Evening StatesmanVan Asselt, Seattle, King County

  3. The Great Tacoma Land Sell-Off

    Pierce County commissioners auction 1,250 lots to plug budget holes, betting on future speculation.

    Feb 22, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Mayor Who Refused to Apologize: A Retiring Councilman’s Bold Farewell

    In a rare display of civic integrity, R.C. Macon tells Seattle's City Council he has 'no apologies to make' for his tenure, setting the stage for a contentious battle over the city clerkship.

    May 12, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHoughton, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

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