William Welsh
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- Jul 18, 1872The City’s Coldest Tea: A Prohibition-Era Poke at Seattle’s Saloon CultureA satirical notice from 1871 captures the tongue-in-cheek public grumbling that followed the closure of a beloved watering hole.Seattle, WA
- Mar 28, 1899The Nightmare Murder: Tacoma Wife Killed by Husband in SleepAn inquest reveals that Charles Corey strangled his wife while suffering from a nightmare, sparking debate over whether he was guilty of murder or merely a victim of his own subconscious.Tacoma, WA
- Apr 14, 1904City Hall Appointment Sparks Democratic Party FeudTacoma’s incoming mayor faces internal party resistance over the appointment of a plumber to a high-ranking public works post.Tacoma, WA
- Sep 7, 1904Tacoma’s Crumbling InfrastructurePublic Works Commissioner William Welsh warns that over a dozen city bridges are rotting and unsafe for public travel.Puyallup Avenue, Tacoma, WA