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4 stories matching follett

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  1. The City That Couldn't Float: Steamship 'Seattle' Breaks Down on Its Maiden Voyage

    A mechanical failure leaves the vessel adrift in the Pacific, forcing a British tug to tow it home while passengers and crew endure a humiliating delay.

    Apr 15, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. Government Intervenes in Landmark Labor Rights Case

    For the first time, the federal government supports a worker's challenge to the 'fellow servant' rule, a legal doctrine that historically shielded railroads from liability for employee injuries.

    May 18, 1907The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  3. Washington’s Delegation Divided Over New Federal Military Expansion

    As Congress approves a billion-dollar, five-year military preparedness program, Washington State representatives split their votes amid concerns over regional equity and industrial policy.

    May 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchWashington, Clark CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Blind Maestro and his Pullman Kid Band

    A touching story of a blind conductor leading a boys' band in Pullman, destined for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

    May 24, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPullman, Whitman CountyStrange But True

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