First Washington Volunteers
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- May 3, 1899Seattle’s Ladies Plan a Royal Welcome for the Boys of ManilaAs the First Washington Volunteers prepare to return from the Philippines, prominent women and Mayor Humes unite to organize a massive civic celebration, turning grief into gratitude.Seattle, WA
- May 4, 1899The University’s War Debt: Professors Demand a Hero’s Welcome for Seattle’s OwnAs the First Washington Volunteers prepare to return from the Philippines, faculty and civic leaders unite to plan a massive reception, highlighting the deep ties between the university and the regiment.University of Washington Campus, Seattle, WA
- May 8, 1899The Dry Dock Dispute: How One Man Blocked Seattle's Homecoming HeroesSeattle citizens are furious that Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn refused to send the First Washington Volunteers directly from Manila to Port Orchard, citing Naval Constructor Endicott’s claim that the local dry dock was useless.Seattle, WA
- May 16, 1899Seattle’s Grand Welcome: The Battle for the First Washington Volunteers’ HomecomingIn May 1899, Seattle mobilized its entire civic infrastructure to welcome home the first regiment from the Spanish-American War. With Mayor Hume calling joint committees and the City Council lobbying the Navy for a battleship, the city prepared for a celebration that would define its post-war identity.Seattle, WA
- May 17, 1899The Architects' Cry: Why Building a Home in Seattle Just Got ExpensiveLocal builders and designers report that material costs have skyrocketed, making it impossible to price new construction accurately as the city expands.Seattle, WA
- May 31, 1899The Battle for the Homecoming: Tacoma vs. Seattle Over the First WashingtonAs Secretary of War Alger hints that troops may bypass Seattle to land in Tacoma, a civic war erupts over who gets to welcome the returning volunteers from Manila.Seattle, WA