Carl Schurz
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Jan 8, 1872The Politics of Personal Attack in 1872A century and a half ago, a Seattle newspaper reflected on the toxic state of political discourse and the dangerous habit of substituting insults for policy debate.Seattle, WA
- Jul 12, 1880The Political Mess of 1880A biting, satirical critique of the factions coalescing around the Republican party's nominee, James A. Garfield.Seattle, WA
- Jan 18, 1884The Grand Arrival of Henry VillardA spectacular, Homeric welcome for the railroad builder that transformed the streets of Seattle into a forest-themed parade route.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 22, 1884Northern Pacific Route Shifts Dispossessed HomesteadersHow the Northern Pacific Railroad manipulated government maps to seize millions of acres, crushing homesteaders in the process.Seattle, WA