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3 stories matching gratuiti

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:gratuit, grati, graviti, grata, grate, gratif

  1. The Vulgarity of Legislative Gratuities

    An editorial critique argues that tipping public officials during legislative sessions undermines the dignity of the state.

    Mar 11, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  2. The Struggle Over Tipping on Northern Railways

    Facing the threat of replacement by white workers, a labor group of Black Pullman porters in St. Paul organizes to abolish the 'tip evil' to save their jobs.

    Jan 11, 1904The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

  3. The Skagit River Snag-Clearer's Defense

    After volunteers broke their backs clearing river jams, a community organizer had to fight off accusations of embezzlement.

    Feb 3, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSkagit River, Mount Vernon, Skagit CountyWork & Pay · Scandal

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