Captain Hill
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- Dec 25, 1871The Perils of Coasting: A Sidewalk Smash-upTwo local boys narrowly escape tragedy after a high-speed sledding accident on a steep Seattle street.Seattle, WA
- May 20, 1876The River That Swallowed a Steamboat: A Brave Attempt to Reach Snohomish FallsTwenty-five passengers and tons of freight battled the treacherous Snoqualmie River on the steamer *Columbia*, only to be stopped by a massive landslide just miles from their destination.Snohomish, WA
- Feb 2, 1877The Steamer Fanny Gets Stuck on a WharfA routine docking in Seattle goes wrong when the tide turns, leaving a steamer mangled and its captain scrambling for repairs.Seattle, WA
- May 24, 1883The Tragic End of the Steamer Fanny LakeA boiler explosion leaves the familiar local craft a ruined hulk on the waterfront.Seattle, WA
- Feb 22, 1884A Night for Seattle’s FallenA crowded hall gathers to secure a dignified resting place for local soldiers.Seattle, WA