Capt. Hill
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- Jan 13, 1877The River Opens: First Steamboat Conquers the Skagit's North ForkAfter settlers cleared the jam at La Conner, Captain Hill’s vessel became the first to navigate the treacherous waters of the North Fork, unlocking a new era for the region.La Conner, WA
- Mar 9, 1878The City Clerk’s Sharp Rebuke to the IntelligencerIn 1878, Seattle’s local government publicly called out the city’s leading newspaper for 'misrepresentation' regarding the municipal debt.Seattle, WA
- Dec 14, 1878Terrified Passengers Flee as Steamship Hits Snag on Snohomish RiverA routine trip turns into a frantic scene of life-preserver panic when the steamboat Fanny Lake hits an underwater obstacle just a mile from city docks.Snohomish River, Snohomish, WA
- Oct 9, 1883Tumwater Secures Its Future With Railroad DealLocal committee reaches agreement with railroad company for depot, water rights, and machine shops.Tumwater, WA