Jack
Named in 6 stories. Back to all names
- Oct 30, 1876A High-Stakes Gamble at the Front Street Poker TableA desperate gambler nearly takes his own life after a losing streak in Seattle's underworld, only to be saved by a sudden twist of fortune.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- May 23, 1882The Church Fair Grind: A Young Man’s Ordeal with Charity and CakeIn a tale of social pressure and predatory fundraising, one Seattleite recounts his harrowing escape from a church bazaar where 'charity' meant forced purchases, fake fortunes, and extortionate flower prices.Seattle, WA
- Jun 15, 1883The Price of Urban AmbitionA farming family leaves their land for the allure of city life, only to find themselves penniless and humbled by tragedy.Seattle, WA
- Feb 3, 1885The Unluckiest Woodcutter in Mason CountyA miraculous survival story from the backwoods of Washington Territory, where a saw blade took a shortcut through a man's face.Mason County, WA
- Aug 21, 1887The Shadowy Land Claim at QuilayuteA local teacher exposes a fraudulent land grab scheme involving the intimidation of Indigenous residents and forged petitions to the Land Office.La Push, WA
- Aug 12, 1894Seattle's Nonpareils Outplay Tacoma in a Thrilling Baseball MatchThe junior champions of the Northwest dominated Tacoma with professional teamwork and acrobatic fielding, thrilling a crowd at Madison Street ball park.Seattle, WA