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3 stories matching prof

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  1. The Uncultivated Yankee and the Professor's Sword

    A late-night brawl breaks out in the rotunda of Seattle’s most prestigious hotel after a visiting musician insults an American sea captain.

    Aug 22, 1899The Seattle StarGrand Hotel, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. The People’s Franchise: Seattle Votes Down Municipal Ownership of Streetcars

    In a pivotal moment for the city's infrastructure, voters reject the Navin resolution to take control of street railways, cementing private corporate dominance over public transit.

    Jun 7, 1899The Seattle StarCity Hall, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Monument to the Fallen: Olympia’s Call to Honor Washington’s War Dead

    A committee of eleven civic leaders has launched a campaign to erect a permanent memorial at the state capital for the volunteers who died in the Spanish-American and Philippine wars, arguing that their sacrifice demands an enduring tribute.

    Jun 8, 1899The Seattle StarOlympia, Thurston County

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