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3 stories matching shift

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  1. The End of the Chain Gang in Seattle

    City officials move to retire the practice of using prisoners for manual street labor, shifting to rock-breaking in a bid to deter professional tramps.

    Aug 14, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Daffodils Rise: Seattle’s Spring Awakening

    As the severe winter finally breaks, gardeners and housewives alike rush to reclaim their yards from the frost, marking a collective seasonal shift in the Pacific Northwest.

    Apr 7, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King County

  3. The University’s $230,000 Gamble: New Dorms Rise Where the Race Track Once Roared

    As Seattle prepares for its first university opening in the fall, Regents approve plans for massive brick dormitories on the edge of town, signaling a shift from frontier outpost to academic hub.

    Apr 1, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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