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- The Judge Who Refused to Break a Strike
While other courts rushed to silence workers, Judge Henry Caldwell of the U.S. Circuit Court set a radical precedent: railroad workers had the right to strike and the right to be heard.
- A Ghastly Scene on Third Street
A terrified runaway delivery horse caused panic and gore on a busy downtown street, ending in a public mercy killing.
- The Unvarnished Record of John H. McGraw
As Seattle prepares for the gubernatorial election, a chorus of old-time citizens defends the character of former Sheriff John H. McGraw against charges of corruption.
- The Ghost in the Boarded-Up Cottage
A reporter’s late-night stakeout of a supposedly abandoned home reveals mysterious machinery and strange chemical equipment.
- The Loss of a Young Street Merchant
Cecil Higginbotham, a twelve-year-old newsboy, passes away after a long illness, leaving his peers to mourn.
- The Village Gossip that Forced a Wedding
When an innocent act in a shop sparked a town-wide rumor, two neighbors decided to make the gossip true.
- The Whistleblower Who Risked It All on the House Floor
When Washington legislator Metcalfe turned in a bribe, his colleagues turned on him. In a dramatic trial for expulsion, he dared to tell them their political machine was 'as corrupt as hell.'
- The Unseen Labor of a Male Housekeeper
A rare 1888 account reveals a 'male housekeeper' performing the exhaustive, often back-breaking daily labor typically expected of women, in a time when such roles were strictly gender-segregated.
- The Seven-Year-Old Stick-up Artist
A young boy pulls a professional-style robbery on a peer in broad daylight, leaving police baffled.
- A Brutal Encounter on C Street
A prominent cashier is left bleeding on a Tacoma sidewalk after an altercation with his former lodger.
- The Ghost of Snoqualmie Falls
Engineers and trainmen report sightings of a spectral Klickitat woman searching for her lost lover in the mists of the falls.
- A Silver Chest for the Political Boss
Prominent Republicans gather at the Rainier Club to honor John H. McGraw with a lavish testimonial of solid silver for his role in the senatorial contest.
- John McGraw's War Record and the Packed Armory
A Democratic paper asked where the Republican nominee for governor was during the Civil War. Seattle answered with a ratification rally.
- The True Cost of Living
A haunting poem from the era exposes the impossibility of supporting a family on a mill worker's starvation wage.
- The Ghost in the Church Window
A young man encounters a spectral presence behind a local church, sparking a mystery that has the town of Kalama whispering.
- The Peeping Toms of H and Second Streets
A string of late-night window-peeping incidents has left Aberdeen residents on edge and arming themselves for a confrontation.
- The Squire’s Secret Christmas Delivery
In 1885 Seattle, a wealthy local benefactor orchestrates a secret delivery to a struggling family, highlighting the sharp contrast between holiday luxury and the poverty of the growing city.
- A Muddy Victory at Madison Street
On a rain-soaked field, the Seattle football team slogs through the slime to defeat Tacoma in a gritty, mud-caked exhibition.
- A Man Shot Dead Over a Disputed Chip in a Seattle Saloon
A friendly dice game turns lethal when the stakes are raised a dollar a throw — and the shooter's trial hinges on the character of every man at the table.
- The Deadly Sidewalks of Old Seattle
A local minister’s tumble into a 'horrible pit' sparks public outrage over the city’s treacherous, poorly lit, and uneven walkways.
- The Wild 1892 Election Day Riot in Seattle’s First Ward
While Seattle’s municipal election saw a decisive shift in power, the ballot boxes were guarded by brawls, rumors of illegal ‘hobo’ voters, and street-side skirmishes that nearly turned deadly.
- An Arson Plot Unearthed in a Rented Shack
A struggling family, searching for kindling in their attic, discovers a lethal trap set to torch their home.
- A Deadly Current on the Skykomish
A young man, already mourning a family tragedy, meets a fatal end after a rescue attempt turns into a river disaster.
- The Perilous Journey of the Little Brown Jug
A logger's desperate, tipsy attempt to retrieve his prized whiskey jug from the Seattle harbor makes for a chaotic afternoon on the waterfront.
- The Daily Paper War: How Seattle’s Press Attacked Its Peers
In an era of mudslinging, the Post-Intelligencer battles a rival for misrepresenting its stance on international news and moral standards.