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1 story matching parthenon

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  1. New Whatcom’s Ledger Had a Credit Side, Too

    After a defalcation and the Panic of 1893, New Whatcom’s mayor and a local editor argued over whether the city was broke or merely bruised.

    Jan 7, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBellingham, Whatcom CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

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  1. Mutiny on the Parthenia

    A Norwegian ship captain enlists the help of neighboring vessels to suppress a crew revolt at sea.

    May 29, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend

  2. A Seven-Foot Sea Serpent Washes Up Near Cape Flattery

    Capt. Stratton of Neah Bay brings a finned, many-toothed monster to Port Townsend, and the local editor reaches for the Laocoön to describe it.

    Feb 5, 1876Puget Sound Weekly ArgusPort Townsend

  3. When 500 Knights Paraded Through Seattle: The 1893 Pythian Bash

    The Knights of Pythias marked their 30th anniversary with a grand parade, a ball for 1,500 at Armory Hall, and a secret ritual—while scouting land for a proposed Pythian home.

    Feb 19, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  4. Seattle’s Winning Knights Return from the North

    Local Knights of Pythias divisions returned by steamer from a competition in New Westminster, carrying trophies and a 'mascot' terrier.

    Sep 23, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  5. Swords at the Wharf: A Case of Mistaken Identity

    A peaceful arrival of Knights of Pythias members at the Seattle dock causes an amusing rumor of Fenian invaders.

    Jan 30, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle waterfront, Seattle

  6. The 'Atheneum' Dream: A Vision for Snohomish Intellectual Life

    A group of forward-thinking Snohomish residents formalizes a new society dedicated to science, literature, and civic improvement, challenging the town to invest in its own cultural growth.

    Oct 6, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish

  7. Fairhaven's Secret Society Debut

    The local Knights of Pythias chapter officially forms as the largest lodge of its kind in Washington state, complete with an all-night induction ceremony.

    Apr 22, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven

  8. The Grand Pythian Ball at the Hotel Monte Cristo

    Everett’s social calendar hit a peak in 1894 with a lavish ball hosted by the Knights of Pythias for hundreds of local guests.

    Apr 1, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHotel Monte Cristo, Everett

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