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14 stories matching arcad
- The Arcade Saloon Melee
A morning brawl involving the 'John Bull Combination' spills out of the Arcade Saloon and into the street.
- The Tragedy at the Arcade Saloon
A well-known Seattle boarding house keeper ends his life, leaving behind a young daughter and a legacy of property, marking a grim moment in the city's growth.
- The Deadly Dispute at the Arcade
A long-standing property feud between members of the Dashaway Association erupts into a shooting in the heart of Seattle’s business district.
- The End of an Institution
Seattle's iconic Arcade dry goods store closes its doors, marking the end of a remarkable partnership.
- The Violent End of the McDonald Marriage
A domestic dispute over a $100,000 ransom led to a desperate shoot-out at the Arcade Hotel.
- A Wife’s Revenge Against a Craps-Playing Husband
An angry spouse leads a constable to raid a gambling den to recover stolen household money.
- A Change of Heart at the Altar
After a high-profile abandonment at a wedding in Seattle, a man tracks down his bride-to-be in Tacoma to finally go through with the ceremony.
- The Coal Mine Hidden in the Cascade Foothills
A rare 1880s investment pitch reveals a vast, forgotten coal tract for sale near Seattle, showcasing the city's early hunger for industrial dominance.
- A Night of Brutality in Seattle
A woman is left severely injured on the sidewalk after her husband turns violent during a walk home from work.
- Fire Ravages Port Townsend's 'Chinatown'
A morning fire levels several properties in the Chinese quarter, leaving the community to count their losses.
- The Great Depression of the 1870s Hits Snohomish
Facing a glut of goods and a collapsing market, local merchants slash prices and scramble to entice struggling settlers.
- A Holiday Tragedy on the Seattle Trestle
A Norwegian farmhand, coming into town for the Christmas season, meets a grim end after losing his way on the railroad tracks.
- The Great Price War of 1878
A Seattle mercantile firm attempts to win over Snohomish customers by slashing prices in the face of local competition.
- The Stone Capitol Olympia Was Promised
Architect Ernest Flagg says the foundation is finished and bids are about to go out for a fireproof statehouse—one built to last, if the legislature will pay for it.