Eldridge Morse
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- Jan 15, 1876The Paper War of Snohomish: How One Man’s Canoe Trip Launched a NewspaperIn January 1876, editor Eldridge Morse navigated the Snohomish River by canoe to secure his printing press, launching the *Northern Star* amidst fierce competition from rival publishers.Snohomish, WA
- Oct 28, 1876Organizing the Veteran Battalion for the Sioux WarA local editor and former soldiers organize to provide support and military service amidst tensions following the Battle of the Little Bighorn.Snohomish, WA
- Dec 16, 1876Taming the Skagit Tide LandsEarly farmers in the Skagit Valley share sworn affidavits proving the extreme fertility of reclaimed tide lands, boasting of massive grain harvests.La Conner, La Conner, WA
- Dec 30, 1876The Man Who 'Bled' His Town Dry: The Rise and Ruin of Eldridge MorseA 1876 traveler’s letter to the Oregon City Enterprise paints a damning portrait of Snohomish’s most energetic citizen, accusing editor Eldridge Morse of draining public funds for private ambition.Snohomish, WA
- Dec 30, 1876The Editor Who Walked 15,000 Miles to Save the Snohomish StarWhile most men stayed home for Christmas, Mr. Eldridge Morse crisscrossed Washington and Oregon on a grueling tour that has turned his struggling weekly paper into a regional powerhouse.Snohomish, WA
- Jun 2, 1877The Postal War: How Snohomish’s Star Exposed Seattle’s Corrupt PostmasterIn June 1877, the editor of the *Snohomish Star* launched a blistering public attack on the Seattle post office, alleging that political cronyism and negligence were deliberately delaying his paper to protect local rivals.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 25, 1877The Snohomish Town Council Appointments of 1877A rare glimpse into the civic infrastructure of Snohomish during its territorial era, listing the officials tasked with governing the growing river town.Snohomish, WA
- Nov 3, 1877The Newspaper Editor Who 'Drowned' in the SoundAfter an editor’s unexpected delay while traveling to report on the regional resources of Washington, his local readers spiraled into a panic—leading to a very awkward, very alive homecoming.Snohomish, WA
- Dec 15, 1877The Great Legislative Mess of 1877A scathing editorial reveals how Washington Territory lawmakers spent their time sight-seeing instead of legislating, resulting in a chaotic pile of 'undigested' laws.Olympia, WA
- Jan 23, 1878Betrayal in the Press RoomWhen the editor of the Northern Star went on holiday, his trusted staff staged a secret coup to force the newspaper into bankruptcy.Snohomish, WA
- Mar 13, 1878The Price of Print: A 1878 Tariff BattleA century and a half ago, Snohomish printers were already navigating the tension between protecting home industry and the rising costs of doing business.Snohomish, WA
- May 22, 1878Trekking Through the Frontier: The Sheriff’s DutyA grueling journey through Whatcom County’s wilderness in 1878 to summon jurors, revealing a rapidly changing landscape.Bellingham, WA
- Jul 6, 1878The Hidden Bounty of the White River ValleyAn 1878 dispatch from the Snohomish Eye surveys the thriving, overlooked agricultural juggernaut of the White River Valley, long ignored by travelers bound for the city.White River Valley, Auburn, WA