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17 stories matching kid
- Internal Strife Rips Apart Tacoma’s Democratic Party
A bitter feud between the party's 'kids' and established members over sheriff nominations and fusion schemes threatens to cost the Democrats the election.
- Seattle's 'Kid' Camp Falls in Pitcher's Duel
Despite a brilliant return to the mound by 'Kid' Camp, Seattle falls to Portland at the Madison Street Grounds in a hard-fought contest.
- A Partisan Dust-Up at the Occidental Block
A power struggle within the King County Democratic Party results in a knife-edge vote and the birth of a rival political club.
- Accused Killer Kid Wilson Evades Capture in Wenatchee Country
A man who claimed self-defense in the shooting of Pat Cooley is now a fugitive, and deputies have issued a descriptive circular.
- The Blind Maestro and his Pullman Kid Band
A touching story of a blind conductor leading a boys' band in Pullman, destined for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
- The 'Kid Committee' Faces Its Election Tab
Democratic party campaign workers and local publishers spar in court over unpaid bills for 1892 election advertising.
- A Deadly Brawl in an Everett Saloon
A night of heavy drinking in an early Everett tavern turns fatal after a fractured skull leads to a murder investigation.
- 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 Great Money-Jar Heist
A notorious career criminal and his accomplices are captured after a daring burglary at a Seattle clothing store, prompting the store owners to turn the crime into a promotional spectacle.
- The Rowdy Pierce County Democratic Convention
Boos, hisses, and shouts of 'Rats' define a chaotic convention as local Democrats revolt against a fusion plan with the People's Party.
- Seattle Ends First Baseball Season with a Win
After weeks of slump and a string of losses, the Seattle team snaps their losing streak to defeat the league-leading Portland squad.
- A Tense Welcome at the Pier
Tacoma celebrates a new trans-Pacific trade route, but the arrival of Chinese passengers aboard the Phra-Nang serves as a dark reminder of the city's history of expulsion.
- Democratic Boss Wins Power Struggle
Despite internal opposition and cries of 'crow-eating,' George Hazzard secures control of the state campaign, cementing his influence over party politics.
- The Beer-Fueled Rebellion Against Tacoma’s Political Bosses
When the 'Young Democrats' were counted out of a local primary, they threw a mass meeting at Germania Hall with free beer, sandwiches, and fiery speeches against the corruption of the Griggs faction.
- The Short, Lavish Reign of a Newsboy King
After finding a purse filled with gold and bills on a Seattle street, a young newsboy went on a spending spree that briefly transformed him into the wealthiest, most generous kid in the neighborhood.
- Pittsburgh Signs Seattle's Reserved Pitcher Kid Camp
When the Pittsburg club snatched a local star right out of the Seattle reserve list, it sparked a furious debate over labor rights and corporate greed in the early days of professional ball.
- The Ball Club Breaks Up and the Boys Scatter for Winter
Seattle's professional nine pockets its benefit-game proceeds, cancels the barnstorming trip east, and dissolves — leaving a dozen players to find work from Butte to Omaha.