Seattle Chronicle
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- Oct 18, 1883The Press War Over Official CorruptionA biting editorial battle between the Post-Intelligencer and the Seattle Chronicle over allegations of graft and the conduct of local officials.Seattle, WA
- Jul 10, 1884The Teamsters’ War Over Police LeadershipA group of Seattle teamsters organizes to nominate a new police chief, sparking a bitter war of words with the local Chronicle.Seattle, WA
- Jan 10, 1885The Unpredictable Life of Seattle’s 'Odd Job Man'William D. Southworth, a local eccentric, attempted to organize a national guard, impersonated high-society figures, and left a trail of bafflement across 1880s Seattle before his final confinement.Seattle, WA
- Apr 18, 1885The Judge and the Paper: A Judicial Power Play in 1885 SeattleWhen a Seattle newspaper editor made a habit of attacking Chief Justice Greene, the court didn't just sue for libel—it took direct control of the editorial desk.Front Street, Seattle, WA
- Aug 1, 1885The Daily Paper War: How Seattle’s Press Attacked Its PeersIn an era of mudslinging, the Post-Intelligencer battles a rival for misrepresenting its stance on international news and moral standards.Seattle, WA