Whitworth
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- Jan 21, 1883Tragedy in the South Prairie MinesA Seattle man is crushed to death while working in the coal tunnels.South Prairie, WA
- Feb 17, 1883Armed Standoff at the Green River Coal MinesA local syndicate and a railroad-backed corporation clash over mineral rights in the Green River country, as hired men and revolvers complicate property disputes.Green River, WA
- Aug 23, 1894The Fight to Make Rainier Uncle Sam’s ParkIn 1894, scientists and mountaineers asked Congress to protect Mount Rainier as a national park—while carefully carving out the coal fields and leaving railroad passes open.Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier, WA
- Apr 26, 1895A Nephew, a Vault Key, and the Missing DeedsB. F. Day says his nephew by marriage talked him into recording a deed in the younger man's name—then used a key to the safe-deposit box to make the proof of ownership disappear.1st Avenue, Seattle, WA
- Mar 25, 1909The YMCA Takes the Tacoma Basketball CrownA scrappy season ends with a decisive win against the high school, solidifying the city championship for the Y's quintette.Tacoma, WA