T. R. Fleming
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- May 15, 1892Seattle Rallies for the Orphans of RoslynFollowing a deadly mine explosion, Seattle citizens and workers mobilize a massive relief effort to aid the destitute families left behind in the company town.Roslyn coal mines, Roslyn, WA
- May 16, 1892Roslyn Relief Fund Grows as Miners' Families StruggleSeattle rallies for the widows and orphans of the catastrophic Roslyn mine explosion, while investigators confront the reality of corporate negligence and the brutal nature of the disaster.Roslyn, WA
- Oct 21, 1892Seattle's Money for the Roslyn Widows and OrphansA citizens' committee reports nearly $3,000 raised for families of the Roslyn mine explosion, places five Catholic children in the House of the Good Shepherd, and sends the final check to Roslyn.Seattle, WA
- Apr 24, 1893The Cedar Shingle BottleneckA transportation crisis hits the Pacific Northwest as railroads fail to provide enough empty cars to meet the soaring Eastern demand for Washington timber products.Ballard, Seattle, WA