Puget Sound Banking Company
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- Oct 10, 1872The Gold Hunters of Seattle's BackwoodsThree Indigenous men bring fine shot gold to the Puget Sound Banking Company, sparking a rush of speculation about rich deposits in the mountains east of town.Seattle, WA
- Oct 31, 1872The Great McFadden Ovation: A City Stops for Its HeroIn October 1872, Olympia erupted in celebration as thousands of citizens, horses, and brass bands escorted Territorial Delegate Owen McFadden home from his successful eastern tour, contrasting sharply with the cold reception given to his rival.Olympia, WA
- Nov 7, 1872The Scandal That Shook Seattle: The Arrest of Victoria Woodhull and Tennessee ClaflinIn November 1872, two women were jailed for 'obscenity' after sending publications to a prominent broker. Their arrest sparked a frenzy in the young city, drawing crowds and highlighting the clash between radical feminism and Victorian morality.Seattle, WA