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3 stories matching erl

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  1. Guns at the Polls: Seattle’s First Ward Primary Erupts in a Street Brawl

    Sheriff Woolery and saloon man John Considine tried to seize a Republican primary by arresting the election judges; Chief Rogers and his police fought back with warrants, clubs and drawn revolvers.

    Sep 2, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Failed Promise of the Priest Rapids Valley

    A state-funded colonization project for veterans struggles amidst allegations of mismanagement, isolation, and a collapsing public image.

    Apr 24, 1925White Bluffs SpokesmanWhite Bluffs, Benton CountyCity Hall

  3. 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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