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5 stories matching Galena

  1. The Hidden Wealth of the Mountains

    Prospectors are scouring the headwaters of the Yakima and Wenatchee rivers, unearthing silver and galena as the mining fever reaches an all-time high.

    Sep 19, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerCle Elum, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

  2. A Mother's Audacious Search for Her Stolen Children

    After her abusive ex-husband kidnapped their children and fled the state, a 19-year-old mother waged a desperate, successful cross-country pursuit to bring them home to Seattle.

    Mar 23, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  3. The Battle for the Navy Yard: Tacoma’s Chamber of Commerce Fights Back

    As federal naval commissioners arrive in Seattle to evaluate potential sites for a new shipyard, Tacoma’s business leaders unveil a massive dossier arguing their city’s superiority over Puget Sound.

    Feb 13, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The 'Oakesdale' Silver Strike

    After years of speculation, prospectors discover a rich vein of steel silver on the Crawford farm, sparking excitement for the region's mineral future.

    Nov 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanOakesdale, Whitman CountyBoom & Bust

  5. Mining in the Skagit Wilderness

    Prospector J. C. Rouse details the rugged reality of life at the headwaters of the Skagit, where miners hope for a railroad to unlock hidden silver.

    Oct 5, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRockport, Skagit CountyWork & Pay

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