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  1. The Tragedy of a Lonely Life in Seattle

    A man's desperate act of suicide on Commercial Street illuminates the harsh isolation and economic despair of Seattle’s early frontier days.

    Nov 27, 1876The Daily IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King County

  2. The Vampire Panic of Seattle

    A grim, gothic account of a 'vampire' outbreak in a local immigrant community, documenting the desperate, violent lengths to which villagers went to protect their own.

    Nov 6, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. An Invitation to a Celestial Feast

    An 1877 dispatch offers a rare, albeit patronizing, glimpse into the intricate social etiquette and lavish dining culture of Seattle’s Chinese mercantile class.

    Mar 5, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  4. The Transparency Tax: A Seattle Taxpayer Rails Against Red Tape

    In 1877, a frustrated taxpayer penned a public letter attacking the County Commissioners for mandating expensive, redundant audits of public records, arguing that government transparency should be an everyday right, not a high-priced administrative burden.

    Jan 3, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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