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- May 1, 1892The Mayor's Political PurgeMayor Ronald faces backlash for attempting to oust a Republican member of the Board of Public Works in a transparent grab for partisan control.Seattle, WA
- Dec 22, 1892The Great Blizzard of 1892A historic ten-inch snowfall paralyzes Seattle's transit systems, forces school closures, and creates an eerie, blanketed stillness across Western Washington.Madison Street, Front Street, Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Mar 21, 1899The Saloon Ordinance and the 'Back Door' ScandalSeattle City Council members clash over zoning laws for liquor licenses, with accusations of bribery and political maneuvering threatening to shut down saloons in key districts.Yesler Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Apr 18, 1899The Council Strikes Back: Seattle Turns on Its Own Power CompanyMayor Humes vetoes saloon restrictions, but the City Council is far more concerned with a corporate power grab. They launch an investigation into the Snoqualmie Falls Power Co., accusing it of using legal injunctions to block the city’s water supply contracts and protect its private interests.Seattle, WA