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- Jan 27, 1895The Alderman Who Wanted the $600 JobLeander Miller led the fight against John G. Scurry’s confirmation to the board of public works—because Miller wanted the seat himself.Seattle City Hall, Seattle, WA
- Apr 18, 1899The Cedar River Siege: How a Power Mogul Tried to Steal Seattle’s WaterSeattle Star exposes the Snoqualmie Falls Power Company’s dirty game: using fake environmental panic to block municipal water rights and crush competition.Seattle, 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
- Jun 28, 1899The Price of Healing: Seattle’s 1899 'Medical Trust' ControversyWhen the Seattle Star exposed a secret fee schedule used by local doctors to set prices, the city’s medical establishment pushed back, sparking a fierce debate over whether health care was a public right or a protected monopoly.Seattle, WA
- Aug 19, 1899The Case of the Disappearing DiamondA waitress at a local union kitchen accuses her suitor of petit larceny after a romantic outing results in a missing gem.Seattle, WA