D. B. Ward
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- Mar 16, 1878The Great Spelling Bee of 1873Before high-speed internet and digital debates, Seattle’s social life centered on the grand Spelling Match, a community competition held at Yesler’s Hall.Seattle, WA
- Jul 6, 1878The City Goes to the Polls in 1878A rare glimpse into the logistical footprint of Seattle’s civic life during the era of wooden sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages.Seattle, WA
- May 25, 1882The Real Estate Fever That Never BrokeAs coal shipments swell and new wharves rise, Seattle’s property market remains feverish in May 1889—just months before the Great Fire reshaped the city.Sixth Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 13, 1884A Painful Carriage Accident on the Shores of Lake UnionA local real estate developer suffers a severe injury after a team of horses is spooked on the outskirts of town.Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Dec 30, 1886The Unsolved Mystery of the 'Soft-Footed' BurglarA quiet intruder terrorizes Seattle residents, leaving victims baffled after appearing in their homes in the dead of night—only to flee at the sound of a voice.Lake Union, Seattle, WA
- Jan 22, 1891The Darkest Hour: Temperance Leader Declares Cause 'Dead' Amidst Political CorruptionAt the State Temperance Alliance meeting in Seattle, Rev. Clark Davis delivers a scathing indictment of the liquor industry's grip on politics and religion, while Rep. De Steiguer rallies support for Watson Squire.Seattle, WA