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| 1888 | 5 |
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- A Garden Wedding on Lake Steilacoom
Prominent Tacoma socialites Miss Ruby Shera and Mr. Thomas J. Handforth were wed under a canopy of oaks in an elaborate ceremony at the Tyler estate.
- A Floral Welcome for the Papal Delegate
Thousands of roses decorated the Tacoma Hotel for the visiting representative of Pope Leo XIII, sparking a debate over Seattle’s 'modest' standing.
- Memorial Day 1896: A Governor, a Nativist Oration, and Thirty Graves in the Rain
Seattle's Civil War remembrance became a stage for anxiety over unemployed marchers and foreign-born workers, while veterans decorated Lake View Cemetery under a steady downpour.
- The High-Society Union of Alena Hayden and Wellington Clark
A meticulously decorated home ceremony in Seattle highlights the turn-of-the-century social season, marking the departure of a beloved local figure to Walla Walla.
- A Monitor, a Greased Pig, and a City on Fire for the Fourth
Seattle's 1895 Fourth of July committee promised a naval sham battle, fireworks over the water, yacht and canoe races, and two days of frontier sports.
- The Bishop, the Convicts, and the Sparring Match
Bishop Wells insists a prisoner-run entertainment at the penitentiary was decorous and proper—not the prizefight rumor made it out to be.
- Centennial Holiday Brings Excursions to Seattle
While the nation observed the Washington Centennial with parades and solemn ceremonies, Tacoma residents flocked to the docks for a holiday excursion to the bustling city of Seattle.
- Working Women Gain YWCA Lunch Room and Classes
The YWCA opens a lunch room at 718 Third Street, offering a gathering space and support services for women workers.
- A Home Renovated as a Surprise Greeting
A Seattle husband secretly remodeled and furnished his home while his wife was traveling, unveiling it upon her return.
- Patriotic Picnics at the Tulalip Agency
A peaceful celebration at the Tulalip Reservation turns tense when a rowdy picnic party from Everett arrives uninvited.
- The Passing of a Seattle Matron
Following a brief illness, Mrs. John B. Agen, a beloved local resident and artist, passes away in her home at 14th and Seneca.
- A New Refuge for Working Women
The YWCA opens its doors in Seattle, offering a haven for women workers with a lunchroom, reading room, and employment bureau.
- The Coal Miners’ Masquerade Wedding
A wedding in the company town of Black Diamond turns into a spectacle when local miners gatecrash the festivities in full gear.
- The Day Seattle Swallowed 10,000 Strangers: The Great Fourth of July Flood
In 1888, the Territory of Washington threw its biggest-ever Independence Day celebration. Steamers arrived loaded with visitors until the streets were so packed that police could barely move. Here is how Seattle hosted a crowd that nearly burst its seams.
- The Mischief of a Shadowy Valentine
A parlor game of 'choosing' romantic partners via silhouette backfires when a young man masquerading in his sister's gown is mistakenly selected.
- A City Pauses to Remember: Seattle's 1889 Memorial Day
Mayor Robert Moran calls on the frontier city to close its doors and honor the fallen as the Grand Army of the Republic marks the 21st anniversary of Decoration Day.
- The Rainier Club Unveils Its New Clubhouse
Seattle’s elite gentlemen’s club celebrates the opening of its opulent new quarters adjacent to the Seattle Theater.
- Naming Trees for History
Puyallup students stage an elaborate ceremonial planting for Arbor Day.
- An 'Arrest' and a Banquet
A surprise 'arrest' of Captain Ingraham by his own soldiers turns into a elaborate testimonial dinner at the armory.
- The President’s Silent Salute: McKinley and the Grand Army on Memorial Day
As thousands gathered in Seattle to honor Civil War dead, a minor diplomatic incident involving Mayor Hewitt revealed the deep fractures within the veteran community.
- The Standard Theater Scandal
A theater manager flees a business deal, leaving his cast and crew empty-handed and furious.
- Seattle’s Jewish Community Celebrates Rosh Hashanah
Local Hebrews observe the New Year with a service at the new synagogue at Eighth and Seneca streets.
- Palouse Settlers Win Decisive Victory Over Railroad Interests
A landmark federal decision voids railroad claims to 'lieu lands,' prompting town-wide celebrations and jubilation among homesteaders.
- The Art of Being a Good Sports Fan
A local sports editor scolds Seattle fans for their 'modest' behavior and lack of school spirit during a recent football match against Tacoma.
- The Republican Campaign Heats Up in Skagit County
Candidate John H. McGraw receives a hero's welcome in Mount Vernon during a massive political rally.