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3 stories matching server

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  1. The Governor’s Gamble: McBride Pledges War on Corporate Corruption

    In the wake of Teddy Roosevelt’s fiery Spokane address, Washington Governor Albert E. McBride declares his intent to uphold the law against wealthy corporations, signaling a shift in state politics.

    May 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. The Great Carpetbagger Grievance

    In 1888, Seattle residents fumed as the federal government ignored qualified locals to fill territorial offices with politically connected outsiders.

    Jul 14, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The Inner Life of a Dining Room Waiter

    A frank, cynical look at the power dynamics between restaurant staff and customers in early Seattle.

    Sep 26, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

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