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- Jun 29, 1888Seattle's Fourth of July Price-Gouging PanicLocal merchants pledge not to raise rates for the influx of tourists, as the city braces for a massive celebration and fears being seen as a 'robber baron' destination.Seattle, WA
- Jun 17, 1899Seattle’s Fourth of July Gets a Cash Injection: $5,000 for Fireworks, $300 for the ParadeAs crowds from across Puget Sound descend on the city, the Fourth of July Committee has slashed its budget estimates to fund a 'big' celebration, appealing to residents for immediate donations to cover the shortfall.Seattle, WA
- Jul 28, 1899Doctor Questions City's Smallpox Quarantine DelayA health officer faces a public revolt after a suspected smallpox outbreak at a local mission leads to a tense standoff and accusations of official negligence.1118 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA