John Cropper
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- May 25, 1888The Madman of Pacific AvenueA mysterious stranger who claimed he could blow up trains with his mind was committed to an asylum after being found pacing outside a Halstead house. Days later, his body washed up in the bay, sparking whispers of foul play.Pacific Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Jun 2, 1888The Beer Garden vs. The Hospital: A Tacoma Land Grab Turns ViolentWhen a liquor seller tried to build a beer garden on land encroaching on the Fannie Paddock Hospital, the hospital staff fought back with guards and lawyers, sparking a legal battle over property lines in old Tacoma.Starr Street, Tacoma, WA