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- The Contingent Death Warrant
A love affair turned lethal in Seattle, as a jilted woman penned a gruesome ultimatum to her lover.
- The March of the Unemployed on Washington
Across the nation, the Industrial Army—a protest of the jobless—clashes with railroad companies and authorities as they move toward the capital to demand work.
- The Shadowy Deal for the Yesler Will
Seattle city officials testify under oath about secret negotiations to recover the lost will of Henry Yesler through a high-stakes contingent fee.
- The Commonwealers Converge in Puyallup
Seattle and Tacoma detachments of the Industrial Army unite in a rainy camp, bracing for a confrontation as state and railroad authorities mobilize.
- The March on Washington
Seattle’s contingent of the Industrial Army prepares to depart for Washington D.C. by train, complete with yellow paper, drill squads, and a parade.
- Spokane Victory for Day Labor
A permanent injunction halts a private contract, forcing the city to hire workers directly.
- The Last Swing at Madison Street Park
A hard-fought benefit game for the local professional baseball team draws a crowd to say goodbye to the season.
- The Political Deal to Split the State School
Legislative delegates from Yakima and Spokane counties are reportedly plotting to divide the State School of Science, aiming to force its relocation to Whitman County to satisfy local interests.
- The Industrial Army Crosses the Cascades
Unemployed men, part of the Coxeyite movement, use cunning, boxcars, and mountain trails to make their way toward Washington D.C.
- The Hop King's Forecast
Ezra Meeker weighs in on the state’s hop yield, the superiority of 'short-pole' farming, and the labor politics of the Puyallup Valley fields.
- The Industrial Army Marches Across Washington
Unemployed men, dubbed 'Coxeyites' or 'Industrial Soldiers,' seize freight trains and defy officials in a desperate push toward Washington D.C.
- Showdown at the Armory
A National Guard competitive drill in Seattle devolves into chaos as judges change the rules mid-contest, sparking heated protests.
- The Machine That Wouldn't Start
Seattle Democrats outmaneuver an attempt by party insiders to hijack a fake non-partisan movement for their own political gain.
- The Art of Being a Good Sports Fan
A local sports editor scolds Seattle fans for their 'modest' behavior and lack of school spirit during a recent football match against Tacoma.
- The Tangled Web of the Yesler Estate
A legal battle over the fortune of Henry L. Yesler spirals into a web of missing deeds, conspiracy charges, and high-stakes courtroom drama.
- The Commonweal Army Prepares to March on Washington
As thousands of unemployed men mobilize across the country to march on the nation's capital, Seattle's local contingent balances internal discipline, fundraising, and a pledge of solidarity with striking railway workers.
- The Commonweal Army's Standoff in Puyallup
While General 'Jumbo' Cantwell rallies unemployed protesters with fiery rhetoric, Northern Pacific officials and U.S. marshals prepare for a train-seizure confrontation.
- The Great Tacoma Hack Scandal
A political feud between rival Democratic factions in Tacoma takes an absurd turn when unpaid livery bills surface after a failed mayoral campaign.
- The Clallam County Newspaper War
A bitter political brawl over government printing contracts forces a rivalry from Port Angeles to the steps of Seattle's auditor's office.
- The Fake News That Spooked a Construction Site
A sensationalized newspaper report of a lynching on a remote railroad line triggered a labor shortage that crippled local work.
- Seattle High Society Takes the Stage
A sold-out, star-studded burlesque production at the Seattle Theater featuring an all-male cast and local socialites creates a sensation.
- Coxey’s Army of the Unemployed Rolls Through the West
Across the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, an army of unemployed men seize trains and lobby local mayors for bread as they march toward the nation's capital.
- A Royal Reception for Seattle's Foresters in Tacoma
Members of the Ancient Order of Foresters take a steamer to Tacoma for an evening of music, speeches, and hospitality.
- The High-Stakes Senate Betting Scandal
A political showdown over the U.S. Senate seat between Judge Calkins and Senator Watson C. Squire turns into a frantic, high-dollar gambling display in an Olympia hotel lobby.
- Seattle's Mayor Skeptical of Coxey's Army Arrival
As unemployed men march toward Washington D.C. to demand government action, Seattle's mayor offers little hope for public assistance to the local contingent.