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3 stories matching unregul

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  1. The Arrow That Stole a Boy's Sight

    A tragic accident in a Seattle yard leaves a 13-year-old boy blind, highlighting the dangers of childhood play in the unregulated frontier.

    Sep 30, 1876Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King County

  2. A Near-Fatal Industrial Error at the Mill

    A dangerous malfunction at a Seattle sawmill nearly crushes a worker, serving as a reminder of the perils of unregulated labor in the territory.

    Jul 20, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  3. The Wild West of the Seattle Waterfront

    A dangerous 1877 standoff between captains reveals a lawless, unregulated harbor where ship lines were a hazard to life and limb.

    Jan 13, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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