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  1. Railroad Disaster and Drowned Fireman in the Skagit Flood

    A catastrophic flood in the Skagit Valley leads to two consecutive train wrecks and the death of fireman Ed Cole, leaving his young family behind.

    Nov 21, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHamilton, Skagit CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. The Powerhouse Killing in Hamilton

    A quarrel over steam, firewood and a dollar a day left an electric-light manager dead, a young night watchman charged with murder, and a town talking of lynching.

    Oct 18, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHamilton, Skagit CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  3. A Tragic Hunting Accident Near Hamilton

    A hunter is killed by his companion while stalking game in the brush near Sauk.

    Jun 20, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHamilton, Skagit CountyExclusion & Resistance

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