J. R. Thompson
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- Jun 30, 1877The Presbytery’s Verdict: A Minister’s Scandal and the Price of RepentanceIn a trial that captivated Snohomish County, Reverend H.P. Dunning faced charges of domestic abuse and neglect. The court’s nuanced ruling offers a rare glimpse into the moral policing of 19th-century clergy.Snohomish, WA
- Jun 3, 1884The Power of Education at the UniversityA local minister delivers a sermon to graduates, arguing that knowledge and moral discipline are the foundations of both the individual and the republic.Seattle, WA
- Mar 13, 1889The Denny Hotel Deal: How Seattle’s Elite Bought Their Way Into HistoryA canvas for stock subscriptions begins today to fund the city's first grand hotel. Dr. Minor and Mr. Collins lead the charge, urging property owners to invest in a project that promises to accommodate next summer's travel boom.Seattle, WA
- Jun 24, 1909The $18,000 Fake Prize Fight That Landed a Butte Businessman in JailF.H. Pilling borrowed $18,000 from a friend to bet on a prize fight that never happened. The con artists vanished, and Pilling spent nearly a year behind bars before making bail.Duwamish River, Seattle, WA