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5 stories matching aldin

  1. When Seattle's Taps Ran Dry, One Citizen Took the City to Task

    A resident of the city's eastern heights petitions the Seattle City Council over empty pipes, fire risk, and water bills—with sarcasm aimed at every authority from City Hall to the White House.

    Jul 14, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. City Leaders Halt Expansion of Gas Utilities

    Seattle aldermen unanimously reject new gas franchises, arguing the city has no immediate need for further utility expansion.

    Jul 30, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  3. The End of an Era for a Pioneer Printer

    Austin A. Bell closes his Seattle jobbing business, offering his entire stock of type and heavy press equipment at a clearance price.

    Feb 9, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King County

  4. The Closing of a Pressroom Era

    As the Seattle economy shifts, a local printer liquidates his entire inventory, marking the end of a small-scale business in a growing territory.

    Sep 21, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King County

  5. The End of a Printing Era

    As the Seattle economy shifts, one of the city's early job printers liquidates his massive wood type collection, marking a quiet close to a chapter of local industry.

    Jun 22, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King County

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  1. The Tragic Passing of Little Johnnie Alden

    A grief-stricken child follows his father to the grave, unable to survive the loss of his hero.

    Jun 22, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. A Lodging House Dispute Turns Criminal

    A domestic fallout at a Third Street boarding house leads to accusations of furniture theft and violent harassment.

    Mar 15, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

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