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- Annie Besant and the Science of the Astral
A prominent Theosophist lecturer brings mystical discourse to the Seattle Theater, claiming that science confirms the existence of the 'astral body.'
- Great Northern Carmen Organize New Local
Despite opposition from local railway officials, the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen successfully establishes a new Everett chapter.
- Newport Votes on Whether the Saloons Stay
With 254 voters registered and temperance workers canvassing the streets, Newport prepares for a close local-option election that could shut down licensed saloons.
- Tragedy at Point Defiance
A young fisherman vanishes after a struggle with his sail in the currents off Tacoma.
- The Price of Good Governance in 1889
As Seattle prepared to vote for new city leadership, a local editorial warned that the city's future would be decided by whether citizens cared more about the public interest or personal profit.
- The Struggle for a Central Union Depot
As Seattle rapidly expanded, competing railroad interests vied for the prime waterfront site at the foot of Main Street, mirroring modern battles over urban infrastructure and transit hubs.
- Railroad Promises Renewed for Yakima
After months of doubt, telegrams confirm the construction of the Portland to North Yakima line, sparking hope for an economic boom.
- Democrats Sweep Seattle in Political Upset
An overwhelming victory for the Democratic ticket in Seattle fuels speculation about the upcoming state gubernatorial race.
- The Settlement of the Indemnity Strip
After years of uncertainty, the federal government confirms Northern Pacific railroad land grants, ending a volatile era for local settlers.
- The Town Square Goes to the Railroad
Aberdeen citizens pack the Board of Trade room to debate an ambitious and controversial new rail project.
- Prison Labor and the Jute Famine
War-era scarcity triggers a 100 percent price hike for grain sacks manufactured at the state penitentiary.
- The Dry Spell on Eureka Flat
Farmers are stalling wheat planting as a rare November drought threatens the upcoming harvest.
- A Railroad Plots Its Path Across the Yakima Reservation
Engineers for the Vancouver, Portland & Northern have staked a route straight through tribal land — and will soon sit down with the Yakima to ask for a right-of-way.
- The Klondike Gold Rush and the Northwest Farmer
As thousands flock to the Alaskan gold fields, regional agriculturalists anticipate a massive economic windfall from the sudden demand for food.
- The Panama Canal Promises Prosperity for Kennewick Fruit
Local industry leaders anticipate a massive shift in freight costs and market reach once the Panama Canal opens to refrigerated shipping.
- The Day the Steamers Left Puget Sound
An 1861 Steilacoom editor warns that losing ocean steamship service will isolate Washington Territory and strangle its growth.
- After Smallpox Epidemic, Seattle's Health Board Chooses Assistant Officer
Dr. Palmer wins appointment over Dr. Wright after a divided board vote, revealing political undercurrents in public health.
- The Brutal Legacy of Seattle's Vigilante Justice
A citizen letter from 1894 reflects on the city's dark history of mob violence and the perceived failure of the legal system to address crime.
- The Lumberyard Letter Heist
A pile of discarded mail containing invoices and payments is discovered in a lumber yard, revealing the messy aftermath of a post office box theft.
- The Coal Rush: How 1876 Industry Linked Seattle and Tacoma
A historic editorial argues that the expansion of Northern Pacific Railroad coal lines from Puyallup will drive mutual prosperity for Seattle and its southern neighbor.
- The Socialist Surge in Everett City Hall
Voters are turning to the Socialist ticket as a protest against rising costs and corporate influence in municipal governance.
- The Struggle for a Fire-Proof Seattle
In 1876, a local editor warns that Seattle’s reliance on wood-frame architecture is a dangerous gamble for a growing city.
- Is the Road Law Unconstitutional?
A Seattle man challenges the legality of a new road near Houghton, claiming private property rights are being trampled for the benefit of a few.
- A Blockhouse, a Murder, and a Rumor of War
After a killing on the Snohomish, settlers in the Puyallup Valley put their families in a blockhouse. One farmer rode out to look for signs of an uprising—and found none.
- The Great Seattle Property Map Scandal
A scathing editorial reveals that King County’s property assessments are so riddled with errors that the tax rolls are essentially worthless, leaving the local government in a state of administrative paralysis.