Kellogg
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- Jun 17, 1854Prospectors Return From the Wild OlympicsAn exploration party recounts the rugged terrain and gold-bearing quartz found near the head of the Hood Canal.Olympia, WA
- Nov 11, 1876The Battle for the Territory: Judson vs. Jacobs in the 1876 ElectionAs the nation grapples with the disputed presidential election of 1876, Washington Territory voters head to the polls to decide their own future, pitting Republican J.P. Judson against Democrat Judge Jacobs in a fierce contest for territorial supremacy.Seattle, WA
- Apr 14, 1877The Marsh That Could Feed a City: Snohomish’s Hidden GoldmineA detailed survey of the vast wetlands between Snohomish and the Skykomish River reveals thousands of acres of fertile land, drained by new ditches and accessible by scow, waiting for developers to turn swamp into wealth.Snohomish, WA
- May 12, 1892The Fire Chief’s Dangerous Close CallSeattle's fire chief cheated death twice in one night, plunging through a burning saloon’s skylight while fighting a blaze on the waterfront.Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA
- Jun 12, 1892City Council Faces Backlash for Ousting Fire Chief KelloggCitizens and taxpayers are protesting the dismissal of the popular fire chief, alleging the Democratic council is prioritizing partisan control over public safety.Seattle, WA
- Feb 16, 1893The Yesler Will Case: A Dead Millionaire, a Missing Will, and a Widow on TrialIn a Seattle courtroom, prosecutors argue that Mrs. Yesler conspired to destroy her husband's will—while defense lawyers call the case a web of speculation and newspaper rumor.Seattle, WA
- Mar 18, 1893Fire Chief Accused of Fraud Over Naturalization PapersSeattle's fire chief faces an investigation into whether he lied about his birthplace to secure naturalization papers.Seattle, WA
- Feb 19, 1895A Convicted Killer's Second Chance: New Trial Granted After Juror Admits PrejudiceThe state Supreme Court overturns Wilcox's manslaughter conviction in the brutal Fetting murder case, citing a juror swayed by newspaper coverage.Seattle, WA
- May 26, 1895Seattle's Fire Department Was Being Run Like a Boys' ClubAn 1895 editorial blasts the fire commissioners and city council for a chief-appointment mess that left the department leaderless and the public fed up.Seattle, WA
- Apr 22, 1909City Hall Hands a 50-Year Power Franchise to the New Electric CompanyNewport’s council approves a long-term electric franchise, ties up a telephone ordinance in restrictions, orders street grades, and hears complaints about street preachers.Newport, WA
- Dec 31, 1914The Midnight Ambush at Benton CityTwo alert clerks scare off burglars at a local store, but their midnight pursuit ends in a stumble and a flurry of gunfire.Benton City, WA