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  1. The Great Sweep: Jefferson County Goes Republican for the First Time

    In a historic political shift for Washington Territory, the newly elected county officers in Port Townsend take office, marking the first time Jefferson County has been governed exclusively by Republicans.

    Mar 1, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyCity Hall

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  1. General Frederick Funston Inspects Fort Walla Walla

    The decorated veteran of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American wars arrives in town for an official inspection of the local military post.

    Jun 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanFort Walla Walla, Walla Walla

  2. The Captain Who Died for His Flag

    A Seattle lawyer’s final wish—to be killed in battle while holding the American flag—was tragically fulfilled in Manila, casting a storm over the local community.

    Mar 27, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle

  3. The Outlaw Who Bought His Way Into a Saloon

    Frank Mossman, a notorious repeat offender with three prior jail breaks, walked into a Port Townsend saloon on Sunday night and refused to leave—until he threw rocks at the bartender.

    May 22, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend

  4. A Night Watchman's Final Request

    A Port Madison worker predicts his own death and seeks to settle his affairs in a haunting, sudden passing.

    Jun 15, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPort Madison, Bainbridge Island

  5. The Unlucky Mill Worker

    A workplace accident at the Fort Blakely mill results in a serious injury for a local laborer.

    Feb 3, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerBainbridge Island

  6. A Young Man’s Tragic End

    A nineteen-year-old Tacoma Ledger employee ends his life at his sweetheart’s home, leaving behind a mysterious note.

    Apr 10, 1909The Tacoma Times4334 South L Street, Tacoma

  7. Newport Refuses a Firetrap Home for the Movies

    A corrugated-iron picture show proposed beside the Antler Hotel is turned down inside the fire limits, while tent shows draw the council's ire.

    May 13, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport

  8. The Unlucky Stickup Man

    A would-be highwayman with a broken revolver finds himself soundly defeated in two separate Tacoma neighborhoods.

    Jan 28, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Ave, Tacoma

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