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56 stories matching genuin
- The Great Goat Gambit: Seattle's First Angora Import
A local merchant imports the territory's first genuine Angora goats from Mexico, betting that their mohair will be worth more than the meat.
- The Bankruptcy Sale That Defined a Boomtown
As Seattle transitioned from a frontier outpost to a growing city, the closure of merchant Simon Brownstone's stock offered residents a rare, high-stakes opportunity for 'genuine bargains' amid the rough-and-tumble of 1884 commerce.
- The Swindler in the Customs House
A former customs official turned smuggling mastermind uses a fake 'special detective' scheme to trick colleagues and line his own pockets with molasses-filled trunks.
- The Kendall Combination Delivers a Moving Performance of 'M'liss'
Seattle theatergoers are captivated by Mrs. Julia Kendall’s portrayal of the waif M'liss at Yesler's Hall.
- The Counterfeit 'Rye Straw' Cigar Scam
Tobacco merchants discover a deceptive new counterfeit cigar wrapper made of chemically treated rye straw.
- The Historic Normal Institute: When Seattle Became a Center for Educational Reform
In the summer of 1885, Seattle hosted its first genuine normal institute, inviting educators from across the Pacific Northwest to learn progressive New England teaching methods.
- The Great Seattle Opium Double-Cross
A Victoria capitalist sues his smugglers for replacing high-grade opium with sawdust and molasses, revealing a bungled customs heist that captivated Seattle.
- The Great Cat Deception
A lonely Seattle resident is duped by his friends into believing a stray kitten arrived by express from Massachusetts.
- The Kangaroo Court’s Cruel Joke
J.J. Sander, acquitted by insanity, was mocked by jailhouse 'kangaroo court' with forged love letters.
- The New Magdalene at Cordray’s Theater
A sympathetic and emotionally charged opening night at Seattle's premier theater.
- Henry Yesler's Secret Note Comes Due
A Seattle jury spends fifteen minutes awarding a pioneer's long-hidden IOU—about $125,000 with interest—after the Yesler estate offers no defense.
- Plot to Oust Mayor Ronald Thwarted by Public Exposure
A suspected conspiracy among gamblers and city officials to force Mayor Ronald from office has been dissipated by recent press investigation.
- The Gloves Scandal of Front Street
A bitter public dispute erupts in 1886 Seattle between dry goods merchants over the authenticity of French-imported kid gloves.
- Hospitalization Excuses City Hall's Negligence
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that a citizen’s hospital stay is a valid reason for missing a 30-day window to file a claim against the city for street injuries.
- The Shingle Men's Secret Combine
Seattle and Ballard mill owners organize to seize control of pricing, threatening to freeze out independent dealers.
- Seattle's Election Was Supposed to Draw 8,000. Then the Fraud Reports Started.
With 10,841 names on the rolls, officials expected a big vote—but blank registration certificates were circulating, and Tacoma police found Seattle papers on men arrested as hobos.
- The Evergreen 'Green Goods' Scam
A classic confidence trick that lures victims with the promise of counterfeit money.
- The Salmon War on the Columbia River
A standoff between commercial poachers and the law tests the authority of Washington Territory’s leadership.
- The Rivalry for Amateur Athletic Supremacy
A new alliance between the Multnomah Athletic Club and the Seattle Athletic Club seeks to elevate Pacific Northwest sports while pushing back against professional influence.
- The Forgery That Saved a Corrupt Judge
In May 1877, Washington Territory’s Chief Justice J.B. Lewis was nearly ousted by a fake resignation letter—only for the President to reverse course after Lewis himself exposed the fraud.
- The King Who Played Poker with the Speaker
King Edward VII’s legendary skill at the card table reveals a surprising side of the British monarch during his 1905 American tour.
- A Baron's Multimillion-Dollar Gift Challenges Prejudice
Baron Hirsch authorizes a massive donation to support Jewish immigration, prompting a rare editorial rebuke of anti-Semitic stereotypes in the Pacific Northwest.
- The Big Watch and Spectacle Fire Sale
After a brush with insolvency, a Seattle merchant pivots to an aggressive clearing-out sale of watches and musical instruments.
- The Great Depression of the 1870s Hits Snohomish
Facing a glut of goods and a collapsing market, local merchants slash prices and scramble to entice struggling settlers.
- The Brotherhood of the Burned Hotel
A Seattle Knight of Pythias shares a stirring tale of camaraderie and sacrifice in the aftermath of a fatal fire, framing friendship as a radical, life-saving act in a city grappling with rapid change.