Union Trunk Line
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- Oct 15, 1892Thrown From the Cable CarA woman seeks damages after being flung from a Union Trunk Line car when the gripman lost control.James Street, Seattle, WA
- Jun 25, 1893Expansion of the Trunk LineA new streetcar line extends into Seattle's residence districts, promising improved views and transit connectivity.Seattle, WA
- Nov 26, 1893The Tragedy on James StreetA young music teacher's life is altered by a violent streetcar accident, leading to a landmark legal fight against a transit corporation.James Street, Seattle, WA
- Jan 22, 1895A Packed Seattle Council Refuses to Reconsider Andrew Jackson—and Spars Over Work for the UnemployedIn a tense night meeting, aldermen uphold the rejection of Jackson for the public works board, refer the Industrial Co-operative Society's plea for jobs, and wrestle with street names, franchises and city finances.Seattle, WA
- Jan 29, 1895Seattle Aldermen Kill Scurry's Confirmation in a JiffyA raucous 1895 council session turns into a fight over public works, unemployment relief, and a telephone monopoly.Seattle, WA
- Feb 5, 1895A $100 Bribe and a Lifetime Pass: Seattle's Streetcar Scandal Erupts in the Council ChamberAlderman J. Eugene Jordan accuses Union Trunk Line president K. F. Wittier of trying to buy his silence—then the board turns on itself.Seattle, WA