George Smith
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- May 3, 1882The Trinity Parish Tea Party at Yesler’s HallA multi-day social event brings the city’s ‘local talent’ together for performances and ice cream to fund a new church organ.Seattle, WA
- Jan 30, 1883Forging a Path Through Snoqualmie PassDriven by the hardships of shipping livestock down the Columbia River, local ranchers have hacked a new cattle trail over the Cascades.Seattle, WA
- Jun 21, 1883The Campaign to Open a Mountain Wagon RoadBooster George Smith lobbies Seattle merchants to fund a vital freight route over Snoqualmie Pass.Seattle, WA
- Mar 26, 1891Gold Fever Hits Grays HarborA local rancher unearths nuggets near Cosmopolis, sparking excitement among Aberdeen's mining hopefuls.Cosmopolis, WA
- Sep 9, 1894She Chose Her Sister's GraveA young woman walks to Lake View Cemetery, asks a laborer to help her find a grave, and then turns a revolver on herself.Lake View Cemetery, Seattle, WA
- Jul 3, 1903The Forger Who Bought His FreedomA local man faces no legal consequences for check fraud after his wealthy connections settle the debt quietly.Third Street, Walla Walla, WA
- Nov 27, 1903The Prisoner Who Promised to Come Back and Kill the SheriffCaught sawing their way out of the Colfax jail, three depot burglars were hauled to the penitentiary — one of them vowing to return for Sheriff Canut and his deputy before he would consent to hang.Colfax, WA