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975 stories matching remark
- The Inner Life of a Dining Room Waiter
A frank, cynical look at the power dynamics between restaurant staff and customers in early Seattle.
- A Magnate's Despair: The Suicide of Paul Schulze
A Tacoma streetcar president and irrigation promoter, ruined by debt and the loss of Northern Pacific confidence, takes his own life with a chilling note about ambition.
- The Midnight Saloon Brawl That Shook Main Street
A political argument over a local election turned violent when a Deputy Sheriff pistol-whipped a veteran in front of a crowded saloon.
- The Unceremonious Ejection of Dr. Mary Walker
A historic account of how a pioneering physician was forcibly removed from a women's meeting for her unconventional dress and manner.
- Whatcom Vigilantes Warn Local Troublemaker
A known card sharper and thief was given a blunt invitation to leave town or face a 'necktie festival' at the hands of local residents.
- A Bribe Offer on the Witness Stand
A Tacoma gambling inquiry turned stranger when the police chief mentioned an attempted payoff—then declined to name names before Friday.
- The Unstoppable Snorer of Judge Humes' Court
A man’s remarkably musical snoring brings the wheels of justice to a screeching halt, leading to a physical showdown with a bailiff and deputy.
- A Slip of the Tongue Costs Votes
A disparaging remark by Nelson Bennett regarding voters leads to a backlash of support for the opposing candidate.
- A Visitor's Critique of the Press
Thomas Brennan, an Irish nationalist, claims the British government controls American reporting on the Irish cause.
- Puyallup Team Beats Tacoma
A Fourth of July baseball game sees a resounding victory for the Puyallup team over their white opponents.
- The Price of Poverty in 1877 Seattle
When the County Commissioners opened a new poor house, they explicitly designed it as a workhouse to deter the 'dissolute class' from seeking public assistance.
- A Polite Political Rivalry
Despite the heated competition between the Democratic and People's tickets in Steilacoom, voters maintained a surprising level of civility.
- The Pacific Coast Mourns a Fallen Hero
General Lander's death, linked to his mortal wound at Ball's Bluff, stirs deep regret across the Pacific Northwest.
- Seattle Teamsters Pick Their Own Candidate for Police Chief
At Yesler's Hall, licensed teamsters organized a labor ticket for the 1884 city election.
- A Botanical Surprise in Colville Valley
A local entrepreneur discovers that tobacco can thrive in the limestone soils of the far North, challenging previous assumptions about regional agriculture.
- Spate of Burglaries Stirs North Yakima
A series of brazen daytime thefts has left residents guarding their doors and tallying their missing heirlooms.
- The Constable Who Shot an Innocent Boy
A case of mistaken identity and an assault charge reveal the chaotic nature of frontier justice in late 19th-century Washington.
- A $40 ‘Loan’ to a Judge Landed a Tacoma Editor in Jail
The Tacoma Evening Call’s W. A. Berry was arrested for criminal libel after allegedly saying Judge Fremont Campbell took $40 while Berry’s case was pending.
- The Unenforceable Exclusion
The federal government stalls on the Geary Act because it lacks the millions required to mass-deport Chinese residents.
- The Struggle for Rail Regulation
Washington's constitutional convention wrestles with whether to empower a commission to oversee railroad giants.
- The Mayor Walks Out in Protest
A standoff over municipal authority and debt forces the resignation of Yakima's top official.
- Children Capture Coyote on Horse Heaven Ranch
Two young children on a Horse Heaven ranch showed remarkable courage, roping a full-grown coyote with the help of their dogs.
- The Colville Reservation Is Set to Be Broken Into Homesteads
A federal allotment plan would divide 1.3 million acres and assign parcels to about 2,452 Indians, opening the rest to settlement.
- The Confessions of 'Hike' Hall
A gray-haired stranger arrested in Toledo, Washington, admits to a string of killings and claims he does society a favor by making men 'good.'
- A Failed Holdup on the Streets of Seattle
Two highwaymen with revolvers cornered a pair of locals near the waterfront, only to discover their victims were penniless.