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| 1877 | 1 |
1 story matching canst
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- The Moonlit Confession: A Romantic Friendship in Snohomish
A local resident’s poetic declaration of love to a companion named Fidencia, published in the 'Wonders' column, reveals the tender, coded language of queer intimacy in late-19th century Washington.
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- The Cannery Confrontation: Tacoma’s Labor Fight Over Chinese Workers
When an agent attempted to bring Chinese laborers to a Tacoma cannery in 1887, city officials clashed over the rule of law versus the intense public anti-Chinese sentiment.
- The Cannery King of the Snohomish
A bold local entrepreneur eyes the river’s abundance, planning to can everything from salmon to berries to fuel the region's growth.
- Mill Worker Attempts Suicide Amid Personal Despair
A Tacoma mill employee remains in critical condition after a desperate act brought on by his wife's absence.
- Tragedy in the Basement on Washington Street
A cook and cannery worker, struggling with isolation and mental illness, was found dead in a basement apartment.
- An Unlawful Entry Trial
A Chinese man arrested under the Exclusion Act is brought before the U.S. Commissioner, highlighting the pervasive surveillance of the era.
- The $100 Cannery: Whatcom Farmers Learn to Preserve Their Own Harvest
A traveling demonstration in Laurel and Nooksack City showed growers how to solder, seal and process fruit—and argued that small local canneries could outlast the timber boom.
- The Looming Expulsion of Chinese Workers from Grays Harbor Canneries
As local salmon canneries gear up for the season, the paper notes an ominous understanding regarding the workforce.
- The Salmon Wars of Boundary Bay
Canadian officials move to counter American trap nets with their own, escalating pressure on the Fraser River's dwindling salmon runs.