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  1. The Case for Universal Schooling in the Territory

    An early local advocate argues that education, not incarceration, is the only path toward ending poverty and crime in the Washington Territory.

    Jul 15, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyCity Hall

  2. The Great Snohomish River Canoe Disaster: A Tale of Terror, Whales, and Pluck

    Four prominent local businessmen nearly lost their lives when a massive whale capsized their boat in the dark, but one man’s calm courage saved them all.

    Jan 27, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyStrange But True

  3. The Forgotten Soldiers: A Post-War Reckoning

    Decades after the Civil War, Snohomish's local paper draws a bitter parallel between the veterans who fought to 'free the negro' and the rising tide of impoverished, displaced laborers struggling for survival in 1877.

    Sep 22, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyWork & Pay

  4. The Long Walk Home: A Traveler’s Ordeal on the Skagit River

    In April 1876, a visitor to Snohomish County recounts a grueling journey through mud, tides, and broken steamers, highlighting the isolation of early Washington settlements.

    Apr 8, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish County

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