Capt. Smith
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Jun 7, 18807,000 Miners Head for the Skagit, But High Water Halts the DiggingsSpring freshets wash out the wingdams on Ruby Creek while hundreds of men wait at the Portage for a trail and pack animals — and California newspapers predict a stampede of thousands.Skagit City, WA
- Dec 21, 1892The City Under Siege: A Holiday Snow RiotA rare snowfall in Seattle turns into a chaotic gauntlet of snowball fights, targeting the Salvation Army and unsuspecting pedestrians.Seattle, WA
- Jul 17, 1899The Klondike Gold Rush Rumor That Sent Seattle Into a FrenzyA false tip regarding a 'treasure boat' arriving from the Yukon triggered a frantic, early-morning scramble among the Seattle Press Club—all for a story that never arrived.Waterfront, Seattle, WA