Rufus Stearns
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- Sep 25, 1876The Iron Vein: Seattle’s Gamble on the RailroadIn 1876, local leaders rallied behind a desperate bid to connect the young city of Seattle to the interior coal mines and grain lands, arguing that the railroad was the only path from frontier outpost to global port.Seattle, WA
- Nov 11, 1876The Battle for the Territory: Judson vs. Jacobs in the 1876 ElectionAs the nation grapples with the disputed presidential election of 1876, Washington Territory voters head to the polls to decide their own future, pitting Republican J.P. Judson against Democrat Judge Jacobs in a fierce contest for territorial supremacy.Seattle, WA
- Jul 21, 1877The Great Cascade: A Pilgrimage to the Roar of Snoqualmie FallsIn July 1877, three travelers walked the rugged trail from Snohomish to Fall City, documenting the lush farms, the hospitality of settlers, and the awe-inspiring power of the falls—a testament to the beauty and isolation of early Washington Territory.Snohomish, WA
- Nov 24, 1877The Sisters of Providence Take Over Seattle's County FarmIn an era of rapid expansion, King County commissioners shift the burden of social welfare for the impoverished and ill to the Sisters of the House of Providence for a fixed annual rent.Seattle, WA
- Feb 23, 1878The Bridge Over Broken TrustIn 1878, a sharp dissent by a King County Commissioner reveals the classic political struggle over infrastructure spending and the limits of the public purse.Tukwila, WA
- Dec 23, 1885The Political Tax Revolt of 1885In a scorched-earth letter to the editor, a Whatcom resident decries the rise of 'Knights of Labor' candidates, claiming their victory at the polls signaled a collapse of property values and fiscal responsibility.Bellingham, WA