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4 stories

  1. The Deadly Cost of a Black Diamond Burglary

    A thwarted nighttime break-in at a mining camp saloon ends in a fatal shooting, prompting a coroner's verdict of justifiable homicide.

    May 1, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Endurance Dance of Black Diamond

    A grueling contest at a local dance hall saw two partners waltz for over an hour and a half without a single break.

    Aug 19, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond, King CountyNightlife

  3. The First Wedding in Franklin

    A historic ceremony marks the beginning of a local tradition for the growing industrial settlement.

    Jun 2, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Black Diamond, King County

  4. The Fourth of July Ball at Black Diamond

    A festive celebration in a coal mining camp captures the exuberant spirit of early industrial Washington.

    Jul 9, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond, King County

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