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  1. A Murdered Pioneer's Scalp, Kept as a Relic in Olympia

    A grisly relic of Col. Isaac Ebey's 1857 killing on Whidbey Island turns up in Olympia, a reminder of the violence that shaped Washington Territory.

    Dec 9, 1859Puget Sound HeraldCoupeville, Island CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

  2. The Night Seattle Danced Until Two: A Steamer Excursion from Steilacoom

    In July 1859, the steamer Julia carried Olympia and Steilacoom society across the Sound to Seattle, where three supper tables and a hall full of dancers made territorial news.

    Jul 29, 1859Puget Sound HeraldSteilacoom, Pierce CountyNightlife

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