Wickersham
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- Jan 3, 1886A Fatal Misstep on the SkookumchuckA tragic river crossing in rural Washington leaves a young man dead after a single, impulsive movement.Grays River, Grays River, WA
- May 25, 1888The Madman of Pacific AvenueA mysterious stranger who claimed he could blow up trains with his mind was committed to an asylum after being found pacing outside a Halstead house. Days later, his body washed up in the bay, sparking whispers of foul play.Pacific Avenue, Seattle, WA
- May 5, 1889The Shadowy Dealings in the Wickersham CaseA US Attorney and a secret testimony attempt reveal the underbelly of Seattle's political and legal machinations.Seattle, WA
- Feb 17, 1893The Town That Shed Its Violent NameCitizens of Slaughter petition the legislature to rebrand their town to something more inviting.Auburn, WA
- Feb 26, 1894The Oyster Bed Tug-of-WarClaimants in Shelton fight for their right to oyster beds, ignoring the warnings of 'boodle' newspapers.Oyster Bay, Shelton, WA
- Jun 17, 1894Tacoma’s Million-Dollar Water ScandalCitizens are fighting to repudiate a massive bond issue for a municipal water plant they claim is worth only a fraction of the cost.Tacoma, WA