J. Furth
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- Sep 20, 1883The Jackson Street Railroad Takes ShapeThe City Council reviews a massive ordinance granting transit rights across town, from Elliott Bay to the city limits.Commercial Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 12, 1888The Judge Who Drank: A Local Magistrate’s Confession to the Grand JuryIn a stunning display of candor, Seattle Justice of the Peace John Mercer admits to his courtroom that he was frequently intoxicated while on the bench, blaming 'political enemies' for his drinking and accusing the city of turning a blind eye to saloon owners who ruin working men's wages.Seattle, WA
- Mar 3, 1889The Fire That Paid: A Grocery Store’s Lucky EscapeWhen a Jackson Street grocery burned down in January 1889, the owners didn't just rebuild—they received a full cash payout from their insurer, Pacific Carpet Company President John P. Hoyt, and sent a public note of gratitude.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 9, 1889The Fire That Paid Its BillsA local grocery firm thanks their insurance agent for a prompt payout after Jackson Street burns down.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 14, 1889The Trust That Wasn't: Seattle's Local Insurance Giant Puts Out a Fire (and a Note of Thanks)While national headlines buzz with anti-trust legislation in St. Louis, a local grocery store owner in Seattle offers a rare moment of civic gratitude to the Farmers' Insurance Company for promptly covering the losses of a recent Jackson Street fire.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA
- Mar 20, 1889The Fire That Paid: How a Grocery Store’s Loss Became a Lesson in Civic TrustWhen a fire destroyed the premises of Mossfeldt & Pratt on Jackson Street, their insurance company didn't just pay up—they published a public thank-you note. A rare moment of transparency in 1889 Seattle.Jackson Street, Seattle, WA