Dr. Webb
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- Nov 10, 1888The Empty City: How a Housing Shortage Stalled Pullman’s GrowthIn November 1888, the newspaper admits that 'there is not a vacant house, store, or room in town,' forcing potential residents to look elsewhere—a crisis of affordability and infrastructure that mirrors modern debates.Main Street, Pullman, WA
- Dec 16, 1891A Chimney Sweep’s Fatal Fall—and the Hidden Injury That Killed HimJoseph Bauer fell from Judge Henry’s roof while sweeping a chimney. He seemed merely bruised—until a ruptured liver killed him days later, prompting a rare post-mortem watched by Olympia’s doctors.Olympia, WA
- Jun 4, 1909A Close Call at the Favorite MineA worker is nearly killed at the Favorite mine when a piece of waste quartz thrown from the dump strikes him in the throat.Favorite Mine, Nighthawk, WA