Mr. Thornton
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 11, 1871A Heartrending Tragedy in Hereford SwampA father's desperate attempt to rescue his children from a falling tree results in a devastating loss of three lives.Seattle, WA
- May 14, 1877The Unexploded Bomb in the HillsideA curious fragment of Civil War history turns up on Sixth Street, linking Seattle’s quiet streets to the violent Indian Wars of the past.Seattle, WA
- Jul 10, 1885The Battle for the Soul of Seattle’s Police DepartmentIn 1885, a local editorial called on women, who held significant civic influence, to reject a mayoralty candidate beholden to the 'saloon interest' and elect a law-and-order candidate to clean up the force.Seattle, WA