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45 stories matching literari
- Labor's Social Fabric
The Machinists' union and their Ladies' Auxiliary gathered for a night of literary entertainment and organizing, showing the vibrant community life behind the industrial movement.
- The Exclusionary Pledge of La Conner
A frontier town in the Swinomish Flats organizes a formal, collective boycott against Chinese residents, highlighting the intense racial tensions of the 1870s Pacific Northwest.
- Samuel Hill Warns of German Propaganda in the Pacific Northwest
Prominent industrialist Samuel Hill claims that 'semi-human' literary pamphlets are being smuggled into the region to undermine American institutions.
- The Intellectual Meritocracy of the East
In an era of intense anti-Chinese sentiment in the West, a Snohomish lecturer finds a startling, counter-intuitive argument for the superiority of Chinese governance: a rigorous, education-based civil service.
- A Glimpse of the Snohomish Schoolroom in 1880
A traveling visitor praises the discipline, music, and literary talent of students in a small Snohomish classroom.
- The Fight for the Ballot Starts in Everett
A visiting Seattle activist challenges local prejudices as the statewide campaign for women's suffrage kicks off at the Literary Auditorium.
- The Struggle for Self-Culture in Snohomish
An 1877 literary society meeting sparks a fierce editorial debate on the necessity of intellectual labor and the dangers of the 'critic' class.
- The Greek Symposium of Queen Anne
A stylish, avant-garde literary circle in 1891 Seattle brings the 'Iliad' to life, mocking social hierarchy with a satirical twist on Homer.
- Alice Hamblet and the Columbian Drill
A Ballard musical event celebrates the talent of Alice Hamblet, a descendant of Chief Seattle.
- The 'Country Cousin's Comforts' and Other Delights at the North Seattle Social
A local church gathering blends wit, satire, and community spirit to celebrate the Centennial in late 19th-century Seattle.
- The Sudden End of a High-Profile Defender
John F. Dore, one of Seattle's most prominent criminal defense attorneys, died unexpectedly at his home, leaving behind a legacy of high-stakes court battles.
- A Local Intellectual Heads to Ancient Lands
Dr. John C. Sandberg, once a fixture of Seattle’s literary and medical scene, is appointed U.S. Consul to Baghdad.
- The Y.M.C.A. Takes Root in Tacoma
Civic leaders form a new Association to organize literary and social work, echoing the rapid growth of the region.
- The Cedar Stump Poets of Snohomish
In an unconventional act of local creative community-building, townspeople organized a literary society that held meetings on the top of a massive cedar stump.
- Seattle’s Filipino Community Remembers a Martyr
Thirty-two years after José Rizal’s execution, Seattle’s Filipino organizations staged a literary-musical tribute at Broadway Auditorium—with a University of Washington scholar as guest of honor.
- Whitman College Reinvents Its Curriculum
Whitman faculty adopt radical academic changes, emphasizing scientific courses and individual student electives starting next year.
- An Insult to Scandinavian Workers
Community groups in Seattle and Tacoma rally against a Portland councilman who proposed barring immigrants from public contract work.
- Tacoma’s Masonic Temple Opens Its Doors
A landmark for the city’s civic life, the new Masonic temple on St. Helens Avenue was dedicated with elaborate ceremonies today.
- Vashon Island's Tent City Summer
An organized assembly on Vashon Island plans for a two-week rural retreat, complete with lecture series, music, and Sunday school drills, promising to appear 'like Jonah's gourd' in a night.
- The Convict Philosopher Walks Free
After years in the state penitentiary, a young man charged with forgery is released to mourn his brother—leaving behind a legacy of 'convict letters' on redemption.
- The Seattle Literary Club’s Debate on the Future of Womanhood
In an era of rapid transition, local voices gathered to debate whether women should practice law, medicine, or politics—or if they should be spared from the 'mire' of public life.
- The Great Unknown: Snohomish’s Centennial Celebration and the Rise of a Logging Empire
On July 4, 1893, the community gathered at the River Side Hotel for music, oratory, and history, marking a decade of growth in a county defined by its forests.
- The Partisan Vitriol Against J. Hamilton Lewis
The Post-Intelligencer launches a scathing attack on gubernatorial candidate J. Hamilton Lewis, labeling him an 'unscrupulous charlatan' and a 'political street fakir.'
- Seattle Dedicates a New Masonic Temple
A grand parade and day-long festivities mark the opening of a new landmark for the city's fraternal societies.
- The Unsung Power of the Label League
A local labor group is turning to music, drama, and education to boost the influence of union labels over strikes.