John P. Hott
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- 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 15, 1889The Fire That Paid the Bills: A Grocery Owner’s GratitudeIn the chaotic early days of Seattle, a local grocery firm received a full cash payout from an insurance company after their Jackson Street store burned down—a rare moment of financial relief in a city prone to disaster.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