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  1. The First Independence Day in Tolt

    Tolt settlers celebrate the Fourth of July with a mounted parade, a Goddess of Liberty, and a community feast.

    Jul 7, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCarnation, King County

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  1. The Opium Barrel That Shook Tacoma

    A mislabeled shipment of 'sour krout' hides a fortune in smuggled drug, marking the largest seizure in the port's history.

    Feb 26, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma

  2. A Violent Standoff in Pomeroy

    A laborer opens fire on local officers after a drunken disturbance, leading to a desperate shootout in a town alleyway.

    Oct 12, 1916Coulee City DispatchPomeroy

  3. The Sunday Shave Showdown

    A Tacoma barber is fined for keeping his shop open on Sunday, sparking a long-standing legal battle with the barbers' union.

    Feb 7, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHotel Fife, Tacoma

  4. A Night of Whist and Crokignole in 1889 Seattle

    A surprise party for Miss Fannie McKay at her family home on Fourth and Yesler offers a glimpse into the parlor social life of early Seattle.

    Apr 14, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFourth Street, Seattle

  5. The Barber Who Stole His Own Shop

    Facing a rent hike, a Tacoma barber dismantled his entire business and vanished into the night.

    Mar 3, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma

  6. The Seattle Shakedown: A Klondiker’s Lost Fortune

    Fresh from the gold fields, a miner’s life savings vanish in an instant at a local hotel, exposing a web of downtown con men.

    Aug 18, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle

  7. The Day the River Ran Red: A Tacoma Tragedy

    In a brutal dispute over territory and pride, 'Negro Bob' was shot dead by Kennek Joe in Tacoma, highlighting the violent intersections of race, labor, and frontier justice in 1877.

    Jun 9, 1877The Northern StarTacoma

  8. A Cold Case Reopened in the Shadows of Lake Washington

    Two men have been transported through Tacoma to face trial for a two-year-old murder, allegedly sparked by a debt between peddlers.

    Jan 2, 1904The Tacoma TimesLake Washington, Seattle

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