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69 stories matching stubborn
- The Blasting Accident at the Railway Camp
A railroad contractor working on the Canadian Pacific line met a sudden, tragic end while clearing stumps near Vancouver.
- Firefighters battle stubborn blaze in North Seattle block
A basement fire under a millinery shop creates a late-night hazard for North Seattle responders.
- The Battle for the Heron Street Bridge
Aberdeen’s city government grapples with legal gridlock over funding a critical river crossing.
- The Last Stand at Point Edmonds
A stubborn brickyard owner defends his property against the Great Northern Railway with nothing but a shotgun and legal grit.
- Temperance and Tax Reform Collide at the Ballot Box
Voters in Prescott and Milton prepare for bitter municipal elections where the primary battleground is the legality of the saloon.
- City Treasurer Found Guilty of Embezzlement
After a swift trial, Seattle's city treasurer is convicted, signaling a rare victory for local reform efforts.
- The Mud-Locked Road: Seattle’s 1878 Infrastructure Feud
A bitter war of words erupts in the press over the impassable Snoqualmie road and the 'cheek' of local politicians asking for funding they refused to spend.
- Brutal Assault on Indigenous Woman Reported
An Indian woman, identified as Mrs. J'ouls, suffered a fractured skull during a violent attack near the Puyallup reservation.
- The Political Scandal of the Missing Orphans' Funds
A fierce campaign battle erupts as the Post-Intelligencer accuses gubernatorial candidate Henry J. Snively of embezzling money meant for orphans.
- Forging a Path Across the Tide-Flats
Tacoma moves to bridge the industrial gap with a new piling-supported road to the tide-flats, despite a stubborn land holdout.
- The Bitter Struggle for a Unified Name
Citizens of Whatcom and Fairhaven face a fourth attempt at consolidation, long stalled by a stubborn disagreement over the new city's identity.
- Tacoma Tigers Sweep Seattle
The hometown baseball team clinches their hold on the league's top spot after a hard-fought double-header victory against the Seattle squad.
- The State Insurance Scandal
A legislative standoff ends as Governor Hay forces an investigation into the insurance commissioner’s office.
- The Call to Abolish the Jury System
A territorial editor argues that the jury system is a cumbersome obstacle to justice in a lawless frontier.
- The Sea Captain vs. The Dairy Cow
A retired mariner swaps the shipping lanes of Seattle for the pastures of Kennewick, only to find cows more stubborn than any crew.
- The Steamer Collision That Divided the Waterfront
After two rival steamers collided in the Tacoma harbor, an official inquiry revealed a comedy of errors and stubborn seamanship.
- The Siege of the City Engineer’s Office
When an incoming engineer faced a stubborn incumbent, it took a locksmith, a drill, and a policeman to settle the power struggle.
- Issaquah Coal Miners Walk Out
150 miners strike after company denies work-sharing with displaced employees from the closed Grand Ridge mine.
- The Great Vegetable Stand-off
A local farmer fights for payment against a stubborn restaurant owner on Pacific Avenue.
- Railroad Monopoly Challenged in Court
Chief Justice Greene rules against Northern Pacific's attempts to block competitors from their lines.
- The Camera as a Weapon on the Picket Line
Local machinists are using photography to document and shame strikebreakers in their ongoing eight-hour day strike.
- The Political Battle for Tacoma's Soul
As the 1904 municipal election looms, Democratic mayoral candidate George P. Wright faces intense pressure to define his stance on 'open town' vice policies and city regulation.
- Longshoremen Win 17-Minute Pioneer Place Tug-of-War
Thousands pack Pioneer Place to watch a grueling seventeen-minute battle of strength between Seattle’s longshoremen and sailors.
- The Baker’s War: Seattle’s Sweet Tooth Goes on Strike
As the city's bakers walk out for better wages, only four stubborn shops remain open, turning a labor dispute into a daily crisis for hungry locals.
- Olympia Deadlock Over Washington's U.S. Senate Seat
Legislative gridlock and factional fighting in Washington State mirror national tensions as party leaders clash over the selection of a U.S. Senator.