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- Nov 11, 1876The Battle for the Territory: Judson vs. Jacobs in the 1876 ElectionAs the nation grapples with the disputed presidential election of 1876, Washington Territory voters head to the polls to decide their own future, pitting Republican J.P. Judson against Democrat Judge Jacobs in a fierce contest for territorial supremacy.Seattle, WA
- May 24, 1877The Man Who Killed a Neighbor Over a BookIn a quiet moment of domestic tragedy in Walla Walla, a carpenter’s son strikes down a respected citizen with a hammer while the victim was simply reading.Walla Walla, WA
- Apr 27, 1878A Steep Price for Three Dollars' Worth of WoodA father and his fifteen-year-old son were sentenced to pay a staggering fine—$46 total—after being caught pilfering scrap lumber from the city wharf.Seattle, WA
- Jun 12, 1888The Iron Heart of Seattle: New Steel Mills Promise Wealth and WorkAs the city prepares for a population boom to 20,000, local leaders celebrate the arrival of heavy industry that will define Seattle's economic future.Seattle, WA
- Aug 28, 1888The Shadowy Real Estate Dealings of Louis R. KiddA local legal battle reveals a trail of suspicious property transfers designed to shield assets from creditors in the middle of a city boom.Seattle, WA
- Jun 19, 1893The Fire Chief’s Plea for HydrantsSeattle’s fire safety infrastructure lags behind its rapid expansion, leading officials to sound the alarm on neglected districts.Seattle, WA
- Apr 4, 1894The Unpaid Fireman Who Claimed His Job BackA suspended firefighter, accused of bribery, returns to city hall demanding back pay for his two-year absence.Seattle, WA
- Aug 13, 1894The First Lacrosse Game Ever Played in SeattleFive hundred spectators packed Madison Street Park as picked teams from Victoria introduced the city to lacrosse — and a stocky second-home nicknamed 'Billy' ran away with the show.Seattle, WA
- Feb 3, 1909Laborers Arrested for Risky Commute Over Tacoma DrawbridgeWorkers rushing to the tide flats mills are detained for ignoring city ordinances while crossing a moving bridge.Tacoma, WA