Daniel Webster
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- Jan 6, 1877The Logger’s Dilemma: Why Cheap Labor Is Killing Washington's FutureIn a fierce editorial from January 1877, the Puget Sound Dispatch argues that low wages for loggers don't just hurt workers—they stunt the growth of the entire territory, creating a class of 'mental and physical wrecks' instead of future statesmen.Seattle, WA
- Apr 9, 1882The Doctor Who Swam for His Life: Marcus Whitman’s Forgotten StruggleA newly published account reveals the physical toll and near-death experiences of the missionary whose name is etched into Pacific Northwest history.Walla Walla, WA
- Jan 25, 1889Bismarck’s Bluff: Germany Claims Samoa While Washington WatchesAs the German Chancellor declares no treaty prevents his nation from seizing control of the Pacific islands, U.S. officials in Washington struggle to respond to a diplomatic crisis that threatens American interests across the ocean.Seattle, WA
- Sep 14, 1892The Political Economy of 'Free Silver'An editorial critique of the Populist push for silver currency, warning that inflation would only devastate the working class.Seattle, WA