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4 stories matching lead

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  1. A Marshal's Fruitless Hops-Field Chase

    A warrant execution goes wrong when a marshal spends half a mile chasing the wrong man through the hops vines.

    Sep 14, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerIssaquah, King CountyStrange But True

  2. Freedom from a Nightmare

    A woman testifies to years of physical abuse in the Gilman mines, leading to a swift divorce judgment.

    Apr 29, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerGilman, Issaquah, King CountyScandal

  3. Labor Unrest at the Gilman Mines

    Miners in Gilman protest a wage reduction, leading to a tense stand-off as the company moves to replace the local workforce.

    Jul 10, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerIssaquah, King CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Price of Coal and Silence

    Miners in Gilman push back against a 10% wage cut, exposing the company's restrictive 'company store' policies and economic desperation.

    Mar 18, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerGilman, Issaquah, King CountyWork & Pay

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