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- Fire Sale at the Arlington Hotel
Creditors descend on the Arlington as the hotel's furniture and equipment are auctioned off to settle debts.
- Fire Hazards Spark Call to Expand County Hospital
Following a nearby blaze, officials realize the hospital is too crowded and lacks sufficient fire escapes.
- A Local Intellectual Heads to Ancient Lands
Dr. John C. Sandberg, once a fixture of Seattle’s literary and medical scene, is appointed U.S. Consul to Baghdad.
- Consolidation in the 'Wet Goods' Trade
Saloon owners in Waitsburg pool their resources to eliminate competition as the local market for spirits cools.
- The Barber Who Stole His Own Shop
Facing a rent hike, a Tacoma barber dismantled his entire business and vanished into the night.
- German Lutheran School Expands in Kennewick
A new bungalow-style schoolhouse rises on Tacoma Street as the local German Lutheran community invests in its own educational infrastructure.
- Coulee City Mandates Electrical Safety Inspections
New municipal code establishes safety standards and inspection fees for residential and commercial wiring.
- The Fiery End of the Steamer Gazelle
A small stern-wheel steamer, once a fixture of the Willamette River, burns to the waterline while awaiting a load of shingles.
- The Rise of Artificial Stone
A local entrepreneur transforms Lynden's construction landscape with a new concrete block plant that promises to revolutionize architecture.
- The Sad End of Sport the Fire Dog
The local firehouse dog, a beloved fixture of the Seattle south end, met a tragic end under the wheels of a patrol wagon.
- The Political Ousting of a Postmaster
A Civil War veteran is pressured to resign his post so a G.A.R. member can take his place.
- The Vanishing Manager: A Theater Troupe Left High and Dry in Victoria
George Rogers, manager of Seattle’s Vanity Troupe, absconded to San Francisco after promising to meet his actors in Port Townsend, leaving creditors to seize the company's furniture.
- Dynamite Shatters Monte Cristo Saloon
An early morning explosion destroys a saloon and boarding house, signaling an escalating campaign of violence in the Everett construction corridor.
- The Real Estate and Money Brokers of the Pacific Coast: 'Collect Instead of Pay Rents'
A bold advertisement in the Seattle Daily Post-Intelligencer invites locals to become landlords rather than tenants, promising that Seattle will double in population within twelve months.
- The Tragic End of Hugh Kohler
A shipping clerk at the Z.C. Miles Company takes his own life at the Diller Hotel, citing financial ruin and his father's disapproval.
- A Costly Slip: The Sink That Flooded Pioneer Square
A plumber’s oversight at a dry goods shop leads to a deluge that ruins thousands of dollars in stock, exposing the fragility of Seattle’s burgeoning commercial district.
- A Life Undermined by the Vault Explosion
After years of struggling with the physical and nervous aftermath of a horrific gas blast in the sheriff’s office, a prominent Seattle Republican has passed away at age 30.
- The Arrival of Big Oil in Coulee City
A new $11,000 facility brings bulk gasoline storage to the region, promising cheaper prices and modern efficiency.
- The Tragedy at the Drug Store
A quiet night at a Tacoma pharmacy ends in a shocking murder-suicide, leaving the community reeling and a clerk fighting for his life.
- Firefighters battle stubborn blaze in North Seattle block
A basement fire under a millinery shop creates a late-night hazard for North Seattle responders.
- A Power Station to Light Newport
The Northern Idaho & Montana Power Co. is building a $15,000 fireproof office and substation at Washington and Pine, promising 24-hour electric service within ninety days.
- The Iron Road to Tenino
After years of fits and starts, Olympia residents push to finish a vital rail connection, mirroring the modern-day struggle for infrastructure and investment.
- Railroad Rumors Rattle Walla Walla
Speculation mounts as a local rail line prepares to shed its aging equipment for a mysterious new venture into the Blue Mountains.
- Fire Ravages Port Townsend's 'Chinatown'
A morning fire levels several properties in the Chinese quarter, leaving the community to count their losses.
- The Price of Power: Benton County’s 1916 Election Scuffle
Candidates in the 1916 election face off over county spending, with one challenger promising a tax-payer-funded bond to slash office costs.