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  1. The Boy Who Played with Fire: A Seattle Tragedy on Hart Avenue

    A young boy’s fatal experiment with powder and a lit candle has left his family in mourning and the neighborhood in shock.

    Apr 14, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. The Trust’s Empty Wallet: How Monopolies Are Starving Seattle’s Hotels and Stables

    As giant combines fire thousands of traveling salesmen to boost profits, the ripple effect hits local businesses hard—yet consumers see only higher prices.

    Jun 19, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Struggle for a Seattle World's Fair

    Promoters for a Seattle exposition are already hitting walls as they debate locations and worry about the structural integrity of the Armory Hall.

    Jul 15, 1899The Seattle StarMadison Street, Front Street, Yesler Avenue, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Day Seattle Ran Out of Room for a Presidential Candidate

    When William Jennings Bryan announced a campaign stop in Seattle in 1900, local organizers realized the city had no venue large enough for the massive crowds—so they considered pitching a giant tent.

    Jul 12, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  5. The University’s War Debt: Professors Demand a Hero’s Welcome for Seattle’s Own

    As the First Washington Volunteers prepare to return from the Philippines, faculty and civic leaders unite to plan a massive reception, highlighting the deep ties between the university and the regiment.

    May 4, 1899The Seattle StarUniversity of Washington Campus, Seattle, King County

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