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  1. The Revenue Cutter 'Black Pup' Intercepts Smugglers

    Federal authorities captured a launch near Whidbey Island, but the white smugglers escaped into the night, leaving eight Chinese laborers behind.

    Feb 22, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWhidbey Island, Island CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

  2. Raided on Whidbey Island

    Federal inspectors attempt to enforce the Chinese Exclusion Act on Whidbey Island, but most of the residents successfully evade capture by fleeing into the woods.

    Jan 30, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWhidbey Island, Island CountyExclusion & Resistance

  3. Tugboat Captains Sue for Massive Salvage Fees

    A collision between the Willamette and the Premier led to a $20,000 legal battle over rescue services rendered near Whidby Island.

    Oct 28, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBush Point, Whidbey Island, Island CountyWork & Pay

  4. A Peoria Syndicate Tried to Turn Whidbey Island Into One Big Orchard

    With $100,000 in capital and 10,000 acres, outside investors promised a prune empire, new roads, wharves and Eastern colonies — but insisted they were not selling a townsite.

    Feb 25, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWhidbey Island, Island CountyBoom & Bust

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