Myers
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- Mar 16, 1892The Pride of the VagabondA man in Whatcom chooses starvation over begging, highlighting the grim extremes of dignity and survival in the 1890s labor market.Bellingham, WA
- May 12, 1892The Mining Expert in a 'Bifurcated Garment'Defying Victorian norms and treacherous high-water trails, Emily Knight heads into the mountains to develop Gold Hill.Naches River, Yakima, WA
- Jun 28, 1893Clergyman Detained for ExtraditionA minister faces serious criminal charges in Washington state as authorities move to detain him in British Columbia.Victoria, WA
- Sep 5, 1893A Night of Revelry at the CanneryWhile anti-Chinese sentiment was rampant in Seattle, workers at the Myers cannery held a joyous, boisterous celebration for their cultural labor holiday.Seattle, WA
- Sep 16, 1893The Salmon Strike and the 'Foreign-Born' AgitatorsFishermen demand a pay raise from the Myers cannery, leading to threats, intimidation, and accusations of foreign influence.Duwamish River, Seattle, WA
- Jul 27, 1903School Attendance Jumps in Walla Walla CountyNew truant enforcement efforts have significantly increased student enrollment across the county.Walla Walla, WA