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- Mar 16, 1878The 1878 Great Seattle Tax AuctionBefore the skyline, there was the spreadsheet: A massive public auction of delinquent Seattle properties reveals the names, debts, and land-holdings of the city's pioneer founders.Seattle, WA
- Jun 12, 1892A Nighttime Train Wreck Near ChehalisA northbound express train derails after striking a steer, leading to a miraculous escape for the crew and passengers.Chehalis, WA
- Aug 12, 1894Seattle's Nonpareils Outplay Tacoma in a Thrilling Baseball MatchThe junior champions of the Northwest dominated Tacoma with professional teamwork and acrobatic fielding, thrilling a crowd at Madison Street ball park.Seattle, WA
- Mar 5, 1909Olympia Legislative ChaosA bitter brawl erupts in the Washington House over a new criminal code, featuring accusations of 'jobbery' and an eleventh-hour ban on private-home gambling.Olympia, WA
- Mar 8, 1909Tacoma Retains State Horticultural OfficeA tight legislative vote in Olympia ensures the state's horticultural headquarters stays in Tacoma, narrowly escaping relocation to Kennewick.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 29, 1909City Council Sides with Grocers to Shutter Public MarketIn a blow to local gardeners and budget-conscious residents, the city council votes to dismantle the D Street market stalls to protect the city's grocery combine.D Street, Tacoma, WA
- May 3, 1909Tacoma Citizens Rally to Save the Public MarketTwo thousand residents sign a petition to oppose a council-led effort to remove the market sheds, citing the affordability and necessity of the institution.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 25, 1910Wage Theft on the RailsGreat Northern laborers quit and waited days for owed pay; Prosecutor Bell's push brought only calls for haste.Everett, WA