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6 stories matching andrew

  1. The passing of a pioneer at Ninth and Mill

    A quiet life comes to an end as a Washington territory settler joins his wife in rest.

    Apr 2, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerMethodist Episcopal Church, Seattle, Seattle, King County

  2. The Flag of the Marion Grimes

    A diplomatic stir erupts as the captain of a local ship is scolded by American officials for defending the U.S. flag against Canadian seizure.

    Oct 14, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  3. The Mysterious Death on Mercer Island

    A secret society lodge mourns the loss of a prominent member killed in an ambush on the shores of Lake Washington.

    Mar 10, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerMercer Island, King CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Martial Law Debate that Rocked the Territory

    When the Democratic Party of Washington Territory tried to denounce Governor Squire for imposing martial law, they ended up in an awkward tangle of political hypocrisy.

    Aug 20, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  5. The Battle for Seattle's Soul

    On the eve of a contentious city election in 1886, two rival political factions clashed at the Opera House, setting the stage for a fight over the future of labor, law, and the anti-Chinese riots.

    Jul 11, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  6. The Tragic Disappearance on Squak Lake

    A Swedish homesteader vanishes in a small canoe, leaving behind a trail of mystery and a desperate search by the local sheriff.

    Oct 28, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLake Sammamish, Issaquah, King CountyTrue Crime

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