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1 story matching alkin

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  1. When Seattle's Mayor Took on Poverty: The 1895 Charity Bureau Meeting

    At the Chamber of Commerce, Mayor Byron Phelps and local leaders discussed unemployment, aid to families, and the growing demand for relief during a depression year.

    Feb 6, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerChamber of Commerce, Seattle, King CountyHousing & Rent · Work & Pay · City Hall

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  1. A Grooming Tragedy at Alki Point

    A hunting trip near West Seattle ends in a gruesome accident when a man’s shotgun discharges while stepping over a log.

    Aug 16, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWest Seattle, Seattle

  2. The Alki Point Boat War

    A bitter turf battle over ferry rights at Alki Point pits residents against an enterprising captain.

    Aug 4, 1899The Seattle StarAlki Point, Seattle

  3. The Midnight Mystery of Alki Park

    A recent arrival to Seattle is left wounded in the dark after an unseen assailant fires twice into his hand during a walk through the woods.

    Jul 6, 1899The Seattle StarAlki Park, Seattle

  4. Governor Squire's Alki Point Picnic

    A grand summer outing at Alki Point brings together Seattle's elite, complete with a pavilion feast, sea-side dancing, and a dramatic recitation of 'Old Settler.'

    Jun 27, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerAlki Point, Seattle

  5. Alki Point Picnic A Rousing Success

    Twelve hundred residents gather for games, dancing, and festivities to support school music programs.

    Jun 17, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerAlki Point, Seattle

  6. Sunday School Picnics at Alki Point

    The community gathers for a mass outing at Alki, featuring clambakes and speeches under a clear sky.

    Aug 9, 1880Puget Sound DispatchAlki Point, Seattle

  7. Designing the Washington Territory Seal

    An early proposal for the official seal that featured a log cabin, a settler’s wagon, and the Chinook jargon word 'Alki'.

    Feb 25, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia

  8. The First Winter at Alki Point

    A vivid account of the 1851 arrival of the Denny party, their struggle for shelter, and the founding of the settlement that would become Seattle.

    Jul 17, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerAlki Point, Seattle

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