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  1. The Tragedy of the Bark 'Kamehameha'

    A lone survivor of a shipwreck off Cape Flattery arrives in Steilacoom, providing harrowing details of a vessel lost with fifteen passengers aboard.

    Mar 25, 1854Pioneer and DemocratSteilacoom, Pierce CountyDisasters

  2. Claiming the Puyallup Valley

    A pioneer report from 1853 describes a rush of settlers onto rich timberland and the struggle to navigate the inaccessible river banks.

    Apr 8, 1854Pioneer and DemocratPuyallup, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Gold Fever Strikes Steilacoom

    A local citizen hits a pocket of gold, sparking a frantic rush among town residents.

    Apr 8, 1854Pioneer and DemocratFort Steilacoom, Steilacoom, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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