Hughes
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- Aug 8, 1872The Sailor’s Wedding: How a Mother’s Romance Survived a Son’s RevoltIn a dramatic scene on Franklin Street, a sailor and his widow bride outmaneuvered an angry young man with a revolver, proving that love—and the help of friends—can overcome even familial opposition.Franklin Street, Seattle, WA
- Nov 13, 1885The Trial of a Seattle Anti-Chinese RioterIn 1885, a local judge delivers a blistering instruction to a jury, reminding them that the 'stranger and sojourner' are entitled to the equal protection of American law during a time of rampant xenophobic violence.Seattle, WA
- Feb 22, 1891The Fight to Ban Boxing in 1891 WashingtonAs the state legislature considered a sweeping crackdown on 'prizefighting' in 1891, the proposed law sparked debate over what constitutes public violence versus private athletic exercise.Olympia, WA
- Apr 7, 1894The City Treasurer's Banker Walks FreeAfter a dramatic trial, Henry Fuhrman is acquitted of charges related to city funds, sparking a debate on institutional corruption and the blurred lines between public finance and private banking.Seattle, WA
- Nov 2, 1916The Fight for Local Control of Rural RoadsFarmers of Benton County argue for a township-based road system to bypass alleged political corruption and neglect of rural infrastructure.Finley, Kennewick, WA