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3 stories matching handler

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  1. The Great Northern Strike: Quiet on the Tracks

    Striking workers for the Great Northern railroad maintain a disciplined presence, even stepping in to clear dangerous landslide debris to protect the company's property.

    Apr 18, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. The Drummer’s Deed: A Tale of Lost Blocks and Mutual Recrimination

    A traveling salesman thought he’d scored a bargain on Seattle real estate, only to discover his deed was for the wrong lot—and his seller had no idea either.

    May 19, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

  3. The Price of a 'Pull' in Seattle's Police Force

    Seven officers were fired to make room for the mayor's favorites, sparking outrage over political patronage.

    Jun 1, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

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  1. Predatory Behavior and the Messenger Boys

    The arrest of a waiter reveals a pattern of abuse targeting A.D.T. messenger boys in the rooms above downtown saloons.

    Sep 30, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. The Unwelcome Guest in the Banana Crate

    A Black Diamond baker discovers a live stowaway from the tropics in his pantry.

    Feb 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond

  3. The Dog-Catchers of Old Seattle

    A reporter spends a harrowing night in a wagon with the city's dog-catchers, witnessing the capture of pampered pets and the cold reality of the local pound.

    Aug 28, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSecond Street, Seattle

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