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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 1 |
| 1893 | 4 |
| 1894 | 1 |
6 stories matching pollock
- A Seattle Hotel Death, a Body Exhumed, and a Family’s Slander Suit
Miss Witnail died suddenly after the Pollocks brought her west; when an Iowa coroner found childbirth, accusations and lawsuits followed.
- The Mystery of the Missing Infant
After the death of Hannah Whitnall, conflicting stories from her relatives and an unusual exhumation led to a macabre public investigation regarding a missing child's remains.
- The Tragedy of a Guardian's Greed
A sick pioneer's recovery is threatened by the revelation that his own brother, who managed his affairs, billed him for everything from streetcar fares to tobacco for horses.
- The Tragedy of a 'Hidden' Life
A young woman from Iowa was brought to Seattle by relatives to conceal her pregnancy, ending in a mysterious death that captivated the city.
- A Cable Car Derailment on Madison Street
A dangerously packed cable car hurtles off its tracks while heading toward the West Street turntable, leaving passengers scrambling for safety.
- The Great Reconstruction
A reporter recounts the feverish pace of laborers, bricklayers, and carpenters rebuilding Seattle following a massive fire.