T. J. Kelly
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- Feb 10, 1892The Violent Politics of the First WardA power struggle between two rival Democratic factions in Seattle’s First Ward erupts into a physical brawl, signaling deepening fractures in local party machine politics.Seattle, WA
- Apr 6, 1893The Fire Chief’s Citizenship TrialSeattle’s fire chief faced a dramatic trial over his citizenship, accused of obtaining naturalization papers fraudulently while a member of the force.Seattle, WA
- Feb 21, 1895The Fire Chief Who Ran for the BorderA telegram from British Columbia, a contested resignation, and a letter to the editor expose the perjury and naturalization fraud case that consumed Seattle City Hall.Seattle Fire Department, Seattle, WA
- Jul 8, 1909The Day Newport Showed Off: Fourth of July, 1909A rain-threatened holiday still drew crowds for an industrial parade, patriotic speeches, baseball, log-rolling and a dance—without a single arrest.Washington Avenue, Newport, WA
- Jul 22, 1909A New Church on the Hill—and a Promise of School and HospitalSt. Anthony’s Catholic Church was dedicated on July 18, 1909, drawing Catholics and Protestants alike to a new frame house of worship at First and Warren.Newport, WA
- Jun 2, 1910Cedar Poles vs. White Collars: A Ballgame to Buy the Firemen BedsNewport's pole men and professional men square off for 25 cents a head, all proceeds to furnish sleeping rooms so unmarried firefighters can answer night alarms.City Hall, Newport, WA