Zephyr
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- Dec 4, 1871The Zephyr’s Relief Mission to the Snohomish ValleyAfter the mountain snows melted and triggered a devastating flood, the steamer Zephyr served as a critical lifeline to the isolated settlers of the Snohomish River valley.Snohomish, WA
- Jan 27, 1876The Unlucky Snohomish MuleA failed effort to board the steamer Zephyr ends in tragedy for a local man’s animal.Snohomish, WA
- Nov 4, 1876Riverboat Trouble on the SnohomishA steam-powered river vessel runs aground while attempting a rescue, highlighting the treacherous nature of early Snohomish River navigation.Snohomish River, Snohomish, WA
- Nov 25, 1876The Great Hops Hoax: Tacoma’s ‘Massive’ Landslide Turns Out to Be a TriflePanic swept the Sound when reports claimed a catastrophic slide at Tacoma had buried buildings and halted rail traffic. The Dispatch reveals the truth: only twenty acres of land moved, knocking over a few Chinese cabins, while the real drama was just steamers running late.Tacoma, WA