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| 1884 | 2 |
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- Fire Consumes Kiona's Commercial Heart
A blaze in Kiona leaves the town's primary store, hotel, and post office in ashes, with guests narrowly escaping the inferno.
- A Ten-Thousand Dollar Critique
A former school board member sues the Aberdeen Herald for libel following pointed coverage of the board's actions.
- A Visitor's Critique of the Press
Thomas Brennan, an Irish nationalist, claims the British government controls American reporting on the Irish cause.
- The Land That Wasn't: A Seattle Man’s Bid for Federal Territory
While Congress debates silver pools and election bills in Washington D.C., a local resident named Wilson files an application for public land in the vast, unorganized territory of Washington.
- The Political Feud Over Adam Schmidt’s Perjury Conviction
A fiery local editorial clash exposes the bitter rift between competing political machines in Walla Walla.
- Arson Suspected at the People's Theater
A suspicious fire destroys stage scenery at the People's Theater, causing $700 in damage, with staff claiming the blaze was intentionally set.
- Heroic Bucket Brigade Battles Stanwood Inferno
A devastating fire ravages the business district of Stanwood, leaving the community to fight flames with nothing but ladders and willpower.
- Mystery Fire Destroys Drexel Avenue Residence
A valuable home is reduced to ash while the owners are away, leaving behind questions about the cause and the fate of rare art pieces.
- Bricklayers Debate Global Union Death Benefit
International union local chapters weigh a new, graduated life insurance plan to ensure coverage for smaller organizations.
- Exclusion League Organizer Faces $50,000 Libel Suit
Seattle's A. E. Fowler is summoned to federal court over a circular attacking Collier's coverage of Japan.
- Mayor Ronald Fires Board of Public Works Member
In a detailed legal takedown, Mayor J.T. Ronald removes George H. Heilbron from office, citing conflicts of interest and chronic absenteeism.
- Rumors of Lynching at Monte Cristo Debunked
Business leaders and officials scramble to squash sensational reports of violence against Italian laborers as the Everett & Monte Cristo railroad construction continues.
- The Newspaper Boycott of 1884
A Seattle newspaper fights back after liquor interests threaten an advertising boycott over municipal election coverage.
- Fire Destroys Waterfront Boarding House
A two-story residence for sawmill workers is leveled by an early morning blaze in Seattle.
- Ballard’s Water Main Failures Lead to Block-Wide Inferno
A fire in an avenue saloon rapidly spiraled out of control when the local water system failed to provide enough pressure to fight the flames.
- Waterfront Mattress Factory Destroyed by Fire
A late-night blaze gutted the George S. Lenders Bedding Company plant, causing $6,000 in damages.
- The Ballad of Mrs. Mattie: A Seattle Streetcar Scandal
When a drunken motorman tried to force his way into a woman's streetcar car, the resulting courtroom drama exposed the raw power dynamics of early Seattle transit—and left the defendant claiming he was libelled by the press.
- The Fight for Accurate Election Reporting
A local editor slams rival newspapers for their abysmal, inaccurate coverage of the primary election returns.
- A Convicted Killer's Second Chance: New Trial Granted After Juror Admits Prejudice
The state Supreme Court overturns Wilcox's manslaughter conviction in the brutal Fetting murder case, citing a juror swayed by newspaper coverage.