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5 stories matching cartwright
- Jess Baker’s Shutout Victory at the Athletic Grounds
A dominant pitching performance led the Tacoma Tigers to a 2-0 victory over Vancouver, silencing doubters and marking a triumphant start to the season.
- Spokane Women Form Protective Association
Nearly 300 women crowded into court to demand justice for a victim of sexual assault, signaling a new era of civic activism.
- The Tragic End of a Forgotten Life
A young, disabled woman dies in Seattle after surviving a life of exploitation at the hands of 'charitable' organizations.
- Brutal Assault at the Central Hotel
A young man of prominence is arrested after a violent attack on a woman in Seattle.
- The Pastor and the Organist
A physical brawl between a clergyman and his church organist raises the question of how to handle insubordination in the pews.
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- The Shadow Candidate
A political editorial argues that the People's Party candidate for Sheriff is merely a 'puppet' for a controversial newcomer.
- A Community Gift for a Sick Neighbor
When J. J. Heatherington fell ill with paralysis, his White Bluffs neighbors organized a subscription to buy him a cow, offering a lifeline of support in a time of crisis.
- A Custody Battle Over Indian Children in Tacoma
A legal dispute over the guardianship of children between a divorced Indigenous couple highlights the complexity of family law and property rights.
- An Editor Pleads Not Guilty to Calling Out a Police Chief
Charles H. Lugrin of the Telegraph faced libel charges for reporting that Seattle's police chief took gambling money — and the judge warned him not to comment further.
- A Bank Scandal in Whateom
The Cashier of the First National Bank of Whateom faces a bench warrant over a $10,000 loan, allegedly secured with inflated land values.
- Barristers Take the Field for Charity
Tacoma lawyers traded their robes for uniforms to play a baseball game for the benefit of the Roslyn miners.
- The Bench Inspects the Horse
A judge takes an unconventional approach to a cruelty case, heading to the sidewalk to inspect an injured teamster's horse personally.
- The Unwanted Guest of Providence Hospital
A 'harmless crank' in 1885 Seattle exposes the gaps in the city's social safety net.