John Reed
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- Jan 23, 1891The Boy Who Stole a Coat: Seattle’s Teenage Burglars and Their 'Ingenious' DefenseTwo teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were caught red-handed stealing overcoats on King Street. Their attempt to blame a mysterious third party failed, but their defiant attitude offers a rare glimpse into the juvenile justice system of early Seattle.Seattle, WA
- Feb 19, 1891The City Council's Chaotic BrawlYakima’s local government descends into insults, filibustering, and open hostility during a session regarding city spending and official conduct.City Hall, Yakima, WA
- Mar 26, 1891The 'Kicker' of the City CouncilA councilman breaks his silence to accuse the Yakima city government of blatant corruption and insider contracting.Front Street, Yakima, WA
- Aug 6, 1891The Mayor Walks Out in ProtestA standoff over municipal authority and debt forces the resignation of Yakima's top official.City Hall, Yakima, WA
- Nov 19, 1891The Midnight Saloon StandoffYakima city officials move to enforce a midnight closing time for local taverns, triggering immediate defiance from saloon owners.Yakima, WA
- Nov 3, 1892Halloween Mischief Causes Chaos in North YakimaA night of Hallowe'en pranks spiraled into dangerous territory, leaving residents missing carriage wheels and a local man injured after a run-in with a wire trap.Yakima, WA
- Sep 17, 1893The Auld Mill ExperimentShingle weavers launch a cooperative, sharing the risks and rewards of their labor during a period of economic uncertainty.Seattle, WA