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8 stories matching charlton
- The Northern Pacific Railway's 'Double Cross' of Tacoma
Local boosters vow to fight for recognition after the railroad cancels a promised tourism advertisement promoting Mt. Tacoma at the behest of Seattle interests.
- Eighty-Five Portland Boosters Take Kennewick by Storm
A trade excursion rolls into town for four hours of speeches, store visits, and open-river boosterism — with the mayor, the railroads, and a 'cocktail' cherry orchard all in on the fun.
- The Price of a Free Ticket
In 1883, the Post-Intelligencer took a stand against the 'free pass' corruption, where railroad companies leveraged free travel to buy the silence of regional editors.
- The Price of Silence: How Big Rail Controlled the Press
When the Northern Pacific Railroad forced a Spokane newspaper to drop its investigation into timber fraud, it exposed the industry's grip on the territory's news.
- A Fleeing Groom’s Deception
A printer marries a local woman in Seattle, only to abandon her three days later with claims of a secret past and a search for her savings.
- The Labor Council Tackles Wage Rumors
Everett labor leaders confront local management over alleged wage cuts at a downtown retail store.
- Renaming the Great Mountain
After years of dispute with Seattle, Tacoma officials celebrate a victory in restoring the Indigenous name of the mountain to Northern Pacific Railway maps.
- A Senator Looks South and Sees Seattle's Fortune
Stephen B. Elkins tours the city, praises Puget Sound, and argues that Seattle—not the East—should supply Mexico with rails, shovels and plows.
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- A Night at Turner Hall
Seattle’s athletic set gathers at Turner Hall for an exhibition match featuring lightweight pugilist Dal Hawkins.
- The College Boys Take the Diamond
The 'Stamfords' baseball team defeats the Y.M.C.A. in a hard-fought match at the Madison Street grounds.
- A Coulee City Colt Heads to the Derby
For the first time, a thoroughbred foaled in Washington State is set to compete in the Kentucky Derby.
- The World-Famous 'Nonpareil' Comes to Fairhaven
Jack Dempsey, the legendary middleweight champion, brings a high-profile glove contest to the local Casino Theatre, electrifying the town.
- A Gold-Headed Cane for the Mill Superintendent
Workers in Whatcom (modern-day Bellingham) threw a New Year's ball to honor their boss, celebrating the tight-knit community of the Pacific Northwest milling towns.
- Child Acrobat Victim Rescued from Abusive Guardian
A woman who exploited a young boy for a child acrobat act is arrested following allegations of brutal maltreatment.
- A Fairhaven Prize Fight
A boxing match between two 'heavyweights' is set for the Cas Theatre, promising a display of athletic skill rather than a slugfest.
- Competition at West Seattle
The Red Star Gun Club held a marksmanship competition in West Seattle under challenging, rainy conditions.