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  1. The 'Rich Deed' That Wasn't: Snohomish’s Wild Gold Rush Hoax and the Community’s Reality Check

    A sensational tale of a legendary gold mine in Snohomish captivated locals, but the paper quickly pivots to a sobering assessment of the lumber industry's financial struggles and the region's agricultural potential.

    Jan 22, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

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  1. A Desperate Leap at Commercial Wharf

    After an unemployed teamster jumped into the water, a crowd on the wharf pooled their money to help him, despite authorities questioning his sanity.

    Sep 23, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. The Push for Direct Legislation in Washington

    State Federation of Labor President Charles R. Case advocates for direct democratic processes to curb corporate control of the state legislature.

    Mar 25, 1910The Labor JournalSeattle

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