E. L. Smith
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- Jun 27, 1872The Political Brawl at the Territorial UniversityA scathing editorial from 1872 exposes a 'Klux clan' of government officials caught in a web of corruption, bribes, and public dishonesty.Olympia, WA
- May 6, 1882The Renton Hotel ScandalA local entrepreneur announces an expansion into hospitality, just as his business partner at a regional publishing house faces accusations of financial irregularity.Renton, WA
- Mar 20, 1885Tragedy at the Occidental HotelA pre-dawn fire at a downtown boarding house kills a resident and leaves others fighting for their lives in the smoke.Washington Street, Seattle, WA
- Nov 15, 1892The Builder of Seattle’s Skyline Passes AwayOtto Ranke, the contractor behind the Pioneer and Yester buildings, dies at his Madison and Tenth home.Seattle, WA
- Dec 28, 1892Tragic Fall on the TrailA young telegraph lineman repairing a storm-damaged line loses his footing on a log and breaks his neck in the wilderness.Seattle, WA
- Jul 13, 1893The Sudden Death of a Beloved Seattle PhysicianDr. E. L. Smith, a pillar of the Seattle medical community and veteran of the National Guard, dies unexpectedly in his sleep at the Butler Hotel.Butler Hotel, Seattle, WA
- Jul 17, 1893The Funeral of Seattle's Surgeon GeneralThousands of Seattle citizens and military units turned out to mourn Dr. E. L. Smith, whose burial was marked by an elaborate procession and a final salute.Third Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 14, 1904End of an Era for Regional Fruit GrowersDr. N. G. Blalock steps down after a decade leading the Northwest Fruit Growers' Association, signaling a major transition for the region's agricultural industry.Walla Walla, WA