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| Year | Stories |
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| 1854 | 1 |
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1864 | 1 |
| 1872 | 1 |
| 1876 | 5 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1888 | 2 |
| 1889 | 2 |
| 1891 | 2 |
| 1892 | 4 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1899 | 3 |
| 1903 | 1 |
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| 1923 | 1 |
5 stories matching infer
- The 'Stag' Party Mystery of 1885
While Seattle’s society columns were filled with typical party announcements, a curiously exclusive gathering at the residence of Mrs. John Lately sparked local whispers.
- The Seattle-Shore Line Deadlock
A standoff between the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Oregon Improvement Company leaves the vital Shore Line trackage idle.
- The Squire’s Secret Christmas Delivery
In 1885 Seattle, a wealthy local benefactor orchestrates a secret delivery to a struggling family, highlighting the sharp contrast between holiday luxury and the poverty of the growing city.
- The Rising Power of the Common Citizen
A look at the growing influence of public opinion against the encroachment of corporate monopolies in late 19th-century American politics.
- The Daily Paper War: How Seattle’s Press Attacked Its Peers
In an era of mudslinging, the Post-Intelligencer battles a rival for misrepresenting its stance on international news and moral standards.