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1 story matching leeson

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  1. The Steamship Utopia’s Battle for the Alaskan Trade

    A steamboat owner challenges federal inspectors over his right to command the Utopia, amid allegations of a corporate conspiracy to sabotage the vessel.

    Dec 10, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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  1. A Final Attempt at Life's End

    After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.

    Jul 26, 1904The Tacoma Times2417 South C Street, Tacoma

  2. Abandoned by Her Husband

    After her husband drained their assets and abandoned the family for a life abroad, a Waitsburg woman wins a divorce and custody of their children.

    Oct 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanWaitsburg

  3. The 'Stall-Fed Lawyer' and the City's Vice

    A local newspaper calls out a deputy sheriff for failing to raid gambling joints while posturing as a reformer in the city council.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma

  4. A Husband's Public Plea After Wife Departs

    Lee Smith seeks the apprehension of his wife and three children after she left the city to start a new life with another man.

    Nov 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla

  5. A Banking Hand-Off in North Yakima

    After surviving a life-threatening illness, Judge J. R. Lewis returns to reclaim his bank presidency from Edward Whitson.

    Nov 13, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima

  6. The Lonesome End of a Pioneer

    Richard Hughson, who helped build the early irrigation canals of the Columbia River Valley, passes away quietly in Kennewick.

    Jul 13, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick

  7. The Tragedy of a Heartbroken Immigrant in North Seattle

    After his sweetheart ended their three-month courtship, a young Icelander attempted to take his own life in a ravine-side garret.

    Mar 27, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHarrison Street, Seattle

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