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| 1854 | 6 |
| 1858 | 1 |
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| 1860 | 1 |
| 1861 | 5 |
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| 1863 | 6 |
| 1871 | 2 |
| 1872 | 9 |
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| 1893 | 94 |
| 1894 | 134 |
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| 1900 | 5 |
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1,209 stories matching protect
- Fishermen Demand Changes to Salmon Laws
Local fish dealers urge the legislature to end the ban on spring fishing, arguing it does not protect spawning runs.
- The High Cost of Being a Farmer
A scathing breakdown of how protective tariffs inflate the daily expenses of Washington homesteaders.
- The Pilot’s Plea for Protection
A Puget Sound pilot is found cutting wood for a living because the lack of regulation has made the profession impossible to sustain.
- The 1885 Fight to Protect the Workingman’s Tools and Bedding
A proposed territorial law sought to expand property exemptions from debt, shielding everything from a mechanic's tools to a family's bedding from creditors.
- The President's Kid-Glove Law
Everett’s labor press tears into President Taft’s Lincoln Day address, arguing the administration’s talk of 'business confidence' is a betrayal of the working class in favor of the trusts.
- The Fight to Save Washington’s Timber
Edmond S. Meany urges the federal government to secure forest reserves around Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula to protect the state’s massive natural heritage.
- Shingle Weavers Say Railroads and Brokers Are Gutting Their Pay
A Mount Vernon letter warns that a fight over state shingle weights is really a fight over whether workers get a fair price.
- Fairhaven’s Fragile Future
With no fire protection and a growing district of wooden structures, local business owners fear the city is one spark away from total ruin.
- The Logger's Protective Association
After enduring wage cuts and rising costs, Washington's loggers begin organizing to push back against a legislature that seems determined to strip away their protections.
- Battle for the Waterfront
A legal fight over Bellingham Bay water rights highlights the city's desperation for fire protection.
- The Conservation Debate: To Hunt or Protect?
Local sportsmen argue that keeping quail populations 'tame' and unhunted actually prevents them from multiplying, sparking a debate over wildlife management.
- Spokane Suffragists Bring the Fight to Everett’s Union Hall
Two organizers from Spokane bridge the gap between industrial labor struggles and the demand for women's suffrage.
- Eastern Washington Joins Forces to Guard Timber
Following a disastrous fire season, regional timber interests and government agencies consolidate efforts to protect forests, extending their reach into Stevens County.
- The Blueprint for a New State
As Washington prepares to enter the Union, this constitutional supplement lays the foundational laws for labor, courts, and civil rights.
- The Myth of Protective Tariffs
An editorial critique using nationwide reports to challenge the idea that protectionist policies actually benefit the laborer.
- Legislature Moves to Protect Debtors from Foreclosure
A new bill seeks to allow judgment debtors to retain possession and profits of their property during the legal redemption period.
- McMillan on the Brink of Washing Away
A farmer appeals to commissioners as a diverted river threatens to swallow his town.
- King County Teachers Organize for Job Security
Facing uncertain employment tenures and a legal battle in Pierce County, Seattle teachers unite to protect their professional future.
- The McKinley Tariff Sham
A political critique on how proposed protectionist duties on farm goods served industrial monopolies rather than the rural population.
- The $1,000 Bribe for Slot Machine Protection
Owners of 100 slot machines propose a monthly payment to the city for the privilege of operating under police protection.
- Seattle’s Liquor Dealers Form Defense Association
Saloon keepers across Washington state organize to fight prohibition and regulatory pressure.
- The New Penal Code Left the Red Lights Burning
Washington's 1909 criminal code accidentally protected brothels from local crackdowns, and Northport's city fathers could only watch the glare.
- Teamsters Stand Firm Against Seattle Transfer Giants
Over 750 workers refuse to back down as employers seek police intervention to break the standoff.
- Federal Request for Protection at Port Townsend
The Marine Hospital Bureau at Port Townsend expresses alarm over recent threats and requests a watchman to secure the facility.
- A Woman’s Plea for Protection
The lawful wife of Gee Lee seeks sanctuary with the police, fearing for her life at the hands of her husband's associates.