D. S. Smith
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- Aug 1, 1872The Tyrant of the High Seas: A Sailor’s Knife vs. a Mate’s RevolverIn a dramatic trial before U.S. Commissioner D.S. Smith, witnesses describe how the first mate of the brig *Sampson* beat a sailor into paralysis with an iron bar and revolver, sparking outrage over maritime abuse.Port Blakely, Bainbridge Island
- Aug 31, 1878The Great Seattle Construction Boom of 1878Falling material costs spark a building frenzy in the frontier town, signaling a rapid expansion for early property owners.Seattle, WA