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| Year | Stories |
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| 1882 | 2 |
| 1885 | 4 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 1 |
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- The Ghost in the Slough
The body of an unidentified Chinese man was discovered near Pioneer in a disturbing scene, underscoring the climate of violence against immigrants in the region.
- The Tragic Cost of the Shingle Boom
A horrific workplace accident in a local mill underscores the lethal danger facing Washington’s labor force at the height of the timber expansion.
- The Battle for Washington Territory's Ballot
A fiery Senate debate in 1886 reveals the complex national struggle over women’s suffrage during Washington's push for statehood.
- The Struggle for a Fair Wage in Seattle's Garment Industry
A historic report on the 'Working Women's Union' advocacy for fair compensation and the battle against underpaid labor in Seattle’s growing industrial sector.
- The Price of a Growing City: 1885 Fiscal Realities
A rare glimpse into the municipal balance sheets of 1885 Seattle, revealing the heavy costs of litigation, infrastructure, and the high price of maintaining public order in a boomtown.
- The Waterfront Tug-of-War: A Seattle Infrastructure Battle
A heated debate on the floor of Congress reveals the growing pains of Seattle’s ports as the territory fights for federal status to manage its booming trade.
- A Frontier Life Cut Short in Whatcom
A young immigrant settler is tragically killed in a logging accident, underscoring the dangers inherent in clearing the Washington wilderness.
- The City Hall That Wasn't: Seattle's 1882 Fire Engine Obsession
When faced with a choice between a new municipal center and a state-of-the-art steam fire engine, Seattle citizens chose the engine—prioritizing immediate safety over civic expansion.