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2 stories

  1. The Day the Supreme Court Barred Seattle Women from the Ballot Box

    In a pivotal 1888 ruling, the Washington Territorial Supreme Court officially disenfranchised women, setting the stage for a decades-long fight for political agency.

    Aug 17, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall

  2. The Tragedy at Hootman Creek

    A double suicide involving railroad workers reveals a grim financial pact and the harsh reality of life on the Cascade division.

    Aug 14, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

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