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- The Circus Comes to Walla Walla
A traveling spectacle transforms a sleepy town with camels, elephants, and a daredevil 'human fly' act.
- The Walla Walla Jailbreak That Surprised Nobody
Two inmates sawed their way out of their cells, but one prisoner decided he was done with jailbreaks and went back to sleep in a stable.
- The Persistent Jailbreaker of Seattle
Bob Matthews, imprisoned for stealing lard, proves to be a one-man wrecking crew for the local jail’s security.
- The Art of the 'Living Picture'
Behind the scenes at the Calhoun Opera Company, where stagecraft and quick-change artistry bring classical paintings to life.
- New Cedar Mill Set for Waterfront
A sawmill at the Seattle Dock Company site is being converted to handle shingle production, with new rail access planned along Charles Street.
- A Holiday Gift for Indian School Children
When the government failed to fund a holiday celebration for Indian children at the school, staff and local supporters stepped in to create a festive Christmas event.
- Breaking the Shingle-Packing Ceiling
In an era where shingle packing is strictly men's work, a young woman in Gate City proves she can do the job just as well.
- The Classroom of 1885: Eyesight, Health, and the 'Teacher's Burden'
Before the era of standardized testing, Seattle educators gathered to debate the physical design of the classroom, the 'proper' seating of pupils, and the creeping dangers of nearsightedness.
- The Oyster Catastrophe
A restaurant diner faces a terrifying and slippery ordeal when a raw oyster takes a wrong turn.
- Early Morning Alarm at the Club Cafe
A quick-moving fire in the rear of the Kennewick Club causes minor damage to furnishings, highlighting the fragility of local businesses.
- The Industrial Hubris of Puget Sound
A visiting machinery salesman critiques the stubborn confidence of Seattle's sawmill operators, who insisted on rigging their own equipment rather than following Eastern standards.