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10 stories matching smart

  1. Steam Comes to the Skagit Timber: Contractors Sign On to Build a Logging Railroad

    Nettleton and T. F. Smart took a contract from the Stakely Mill Co. to build and equip a substantial iron or steel logging railroad on the Skagit, part of a shift from ox teams to locomotives.

    Jul 29, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSkagit River, Mount Vernon, Skagit CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Major Silver Strike in the Cascades

    A new mining discovery near Snoqualmie Pass promises wealth and excitement for the region.

    Oct 19, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSnoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass, King CountyBoom & Bust

  3. A Mill Worker's Life-Altering Accident

    A young sawmill worker suffered the loss of his hand in a workplace accident, highlighting the lack of industrial safety in 1886.

    Feb 10, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Telegraphers Who Spilled Too Much Tea

    Two railroad telegraph operators make the mistake of gossiping about a bridal couple over the wire, only to find the groom is a company superintendent.

    Sep 4, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  5. The 'Dead Line' at the San Francisco Store

    Before it became a retail hub, the basement of the San Francisco store in Seattle served as a federal jail where prisoners waited for trial while playing cards and bartering for tobacco.

    Feb 11, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyGone Forever

  6. The Insanity Trial of Mrs. Meagher

    A mother’s public accusation that her daughter was held in a house of prostitution results in a court hearing to determine her sanity.

    Apr 1, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  7. The Palace Coup at the Young Men’s Independent Club

    A political faction attempts to seize control of a local club through backroom deals and 'gag rules,' only to be met with a revolt by the membership.

    Jun 21, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  8. The High-Stakes Duel on Jackson Street

    Two prominent Seattle businessmen settled a long-standing rivalry with an elaborate, heavily trained, and well-wagered foot race across a city bridge.

    Mar 16, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  9. The Tragedy of the Dancing Mouse

    A tiny creature with a flair for the dramatic met her end while trying to enjoy a violin performance in the comfort of a private home.

    Jun 9, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  10. The Coal Mines of Green River

    A firsthand account of the booming mining operations at Black Diamond and the growing industry near Seattle.

    Sep 30, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerGreen River, Black Diamond, King CountyWork & Pay

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