Roswell Scott
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Sep 30, 1876The Arrow That Stole a Boy's SightA tragic accident in a Seattle yard leaves a 13-year-old boy blind, highlighting the dangers of childhood play in the unregulated frontier.Seattle, WA
- Nov 11, 1876The Railroad That Bought Its Way to GloryWhile the rest of Seattle debates politics and morality, a coalition of bankers and developers is quietly laying the groundwork for the Seattle and Walla Walla Railroad, betting millions on land and gold bonds.Seattle, WA
- Mar 9, 1878The Fight for Seattle’s Rail FutureIn 1878, a local leader rallied Seattle to demand federal land reform and a railroad connection, decrying the influence of corporate interests over the prosperity of the Territory.Seattle, WA
- May 31, 1882The Orphan’s Plea: A Poem That Moved Seattle to Tears on Decoration DayAs the city honored Civil War dead with solemn processions and speeches, a young girl’s grief over her father’s unmarked grave brought the Grand Marshal to tears.Seattle, WA