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- Feb 23, 1887The Unbeatable Fence of Old TownA standoff between property owners and the city government plays out on an obstructed public thoroughfare, mirroring the modern tensions of land access in a growing metropolis.Seattle, WA
- Jun 22, 1887The Struggle for Tacoma AvenueWhen the city of Tacoma withheld payment from contractors Cadwell & Vesey, labor tensions boiled over into a stand-off, highlighting the recurring fight to ensure workers get paid for their toil.Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA
- Sep 8, 1887The Street Improvement FiascoWorkers left penniless and street projects stalled as city contractors vanish without pay.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 14, 1887The Street Contractor’s GambleWhen the city of Tacoma failed to pay up on street improvements, a contractor was left holding the bag—and a pocket full of worthless paper.9th Street, Tacoma, WA
- Jun 8, 1888The Confession That Stunned the Bench: A Stevedore’s Shameful TheftIn a Tacoma courtroom, Fred Wells didn't just admit to stealing from his sleeping bunkmate—he detailed how he lived like a king on stolen cash before being caught red-handed.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 1, 1889The Unspeakable Theft: A Seattle Victorian ScandalA young bride-to-be suffers from a mysterious, compulsive urge to steal, forcing a wealthy family to confront the era's cruel morality regarding mental health.Seattle, WA
- Apr 2, 1891Two Boxers Escape County Jail With False KeysTwo incarcerated pugilists manage a clean getaway from the county jail after an apparent inside job with smuggled keys.County Courthouse, Yakima, WA
- Apr 29, 1899The Great Welcome: Seattle Plans a 'Rousing' Ovation for Returning War HeroesMayor Humes and city officials rally behind a public subscription to fund fireworks, banquets, and even a mock battle at Lake Washington to greet the Washington Volunteers returning from Manila.Lake Washington Park, Seattle, WA