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  1. The Last Bugle Call: A Seattle Boy’s Final Resting Place in Manila

    Private Allan Carlyle of the Washington Volunteers dies of disease in the Philippines; his comrades in Seattle mourn a life cut short by the very war they helped send.

    Mar 4, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King County

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  1. The Underground Prison Ring

    Warden Catron uncovers a secret society of convicts at the Walla Walla prison, suspected of plotting to smuggle in opium.

    Mar 2, 1898Adams County NewsWashington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla

  2. The Social Anchor of Snohomish City

    Before the boom, Isaac Cathcart’s hotel offered more than a bed, functioning as the premier hospitality hub of Snohomish County.

    Sep 14, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish

  3. The Saloon Brawl that Landed 'Jumbo' in Jail

    A long-standing feud between a local fixture and a detective boils over in the Nevada Saloon.

    Feb 23, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma

  4. The Sudden Assault in the Carpenter's Shop

    A South Tacoma teamster reports a mysterious and violent attack while visiting a friend's workspace.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma

  5. The Man Who Claims He Stays Young by Being Buried Alive

    Alexander J. McIvor Tyndall, a traveling mystic, shares his peculiar method for achieving eternal youth and his request that doctors not perform an autopsy if he stops breathing.

    Jun 13, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  6. The Snohomish Exchange: A Hub for Travelers and Libations

    An early advertisement for Isaac Cathcart’s hotel reveals the social heartbeat of 19th-century Snohomish, highlighting the importance of the town’s first-class accommodations and social spaces.

    Oct 12, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish

  7. The Manhattan Saloon Knife Fight

    A dispute over marked cards leads to a violent confrontation on Second Street.

    May 10, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSecond Street, Seattle

  8. The Snohomish Hotel: A Hub of Hospitality and Vice

    A historic advertisement from Isaac Cathcart’s hotel reveals the competitive edge of 19th-century frontier hospitality.

    Sep 28, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish

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