E. M. Carr
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- Jun 21, 1884The Palace Coup at the Young Men’s Independent ClubA political faction attempts to seize control of a local club through backroom deals and 'gag rules,' only to be met with a revolt by the membership.Seattle, WA
- Feb 20, 1886Seattle’s First Home Guards OrganizeFollowing a period of local instability, Seattle’s prominent citizens formally established a territorial militia to 'protect property' and ensure the rule of law.Seattle, WA
- Jun 30, 1889The Price of a 'Better Life': A Sunnydale Convict’s PleaA local man faces ten years in the penitentiary, raising questions about justice and the fairness of the county jail system in late-1880s Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Jan 23, 1891The Senator’s Farewell: Mrs. Squire’s Lobby Battle and a Pledge to 'All the People'As Watson Squire prepares to leave Seattle for Washington D.C., his wife recounts the chaotic reality of their election victory at the Olympia hotel, while he pledges impartial service to the entire state.Rainier Club, Seattle
- Feb 16, 1893The Yesler Will Case: A Dead Millionaire, a Missing Will, and a Widow on TrialIn a Seattle courtroom, prosecutors argue that Mrs. Yesler conspired to destroy her husband's will—while defense lawyers call the case a web of speculation and newspaper rumor.Seattle, WA
- Sep 10, 1893The Minister Who Faced Down the MobHow a local pastor stood against the 1886 anti-Chinese riots and became a target of the city's fury.Methodist Episcopal Church, Seattle, Seattle, WA