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137 stories matching role
- A Scandal of Abduction at the U.S. Commissioner’s Office
United States Commissioner J.W. Spriggs is ordered to resign or face investigation for his role in the illegal removal of a Chinese woman from Portland.
- The Republican Convention of King County
A raucous 1886 political gathering reveals a party divided by railroad influence, local prohibition, and the intense anti-Chinese sentiment of the era.
- A Bloody Political Dispute in a South Third Street Saloon
Partisanship and liquor lead to a brutal knifing after two men argue over their respective roles in local conventions.
- Labor Organizer Accuses Judge Burke in 1886 Seattle Anti-Chinese Riots
A labor organizer confronts a political candidate over his role in the 1886 Seattle riots and the killing of a protester.
- Puyallup Land Sales Spark Tension With Federal Agent
Agent Eells defends his role in the controversial sale of tribal lands, claiming the Puyallup people are being manipulated by real estate speculators.
- The Forgotten Strike of 1886
As rail workers faced off against the Missouri Pacific Railroad, a local businessman found himself in the crosshairs of a community boycott for his role in the labor dispute.
- The Political War Over the Board of Public Works
In an era of civic growth, Seattle's Board of Public Works finds itself in the crosshairs of city legislators, sparking a debate over the role of expertise versus political patronage.
- A Judicial Attempt at Reconciliation
In a divorce proceeding, a local judge steps outside the bounds of the bench to urge a feuding couple to try again.
- The Moral Case for Unions
A defense of organized labor’s role in society, citing the need for collective bargaining to counter corporate power.
- The Fight Over Who Controls the Apple Market
W. H. Paulhamus lashes out at fruit distributors in a heated debate over federal oversight of the Northwest apple industry.
- John Keane’s Campaign Embraces Anti-Chinese Violence
A political candidate faces scrutiny for his role in the 1885-86 expulsion movement.
- A Dispute Over Laundry and Etiquette
A laundryman and a theatrical man clash in a courtroom, highlighting cultural prejudices of the 1890s.
- The Tolt Ditch Dispute
A local landowner writes to the editor to clarify his role in filling a ditch, contradicting previous reports.
- Judge J. H. Jones Appointed Commissioner
The former Seattle Police Judge steps into a new federal role under the Cleveland administration.
- A Young Actor's Tragic End
A 17-year-old performer collapses and dies during rehearsals, leaving his family in mourning.
- Honoring the Builder of Woodland Park
A memorial service at St. Mary the Virgin’s church pays tribute to Guy Carleton Phinney, the man who shaped a northern Seattle neighborhood.
- The Political Feud Over Adam Schmidt’s Perjury Conviction
A fiery local editorial clash exposes the bitter rift between competing political machines in Walla Walla.
- The Political Infighting of Tacoma's Republican Machine
Nelson Bennett's influence over the 'Tacoma Ledger' creates deep rifts in Pierce County politics, fueling tensions ahead of the local convention.
- Why Unions Matter
A local speaker at the Carpenters' Union hall warns that without organized labor, worker safety and civic stability are at risk.
- The Unlucky Fate of a Runaway Teenager
After being detained by detectives, 16-year-old Lillie D. Cline faces institutionalization as local authorities attempt to force her back into a domestic role.
- The Final Act of Henry Yesler
A look back at the life of the pioneer sawmill owner whose legendary generosity and deep ties to early Seattle shaped the city's foundations.
- The New Rules of Mortality
Aberdeen codifies the role of the health officer in managing public sanitation and mandatory reporting for every birth and death.
- Territorial Standoff: Senator Dolph on the Chinese Question
Debating the role of federal troops and the rights of labor in Washington Territory.
- The Business Men's Counter-Rally
Proponents of industry and economic development rally at Occidental Square against the 'moral reformers.'
- The Sentinel of the Sound
A citizen’s poetic tribute to the indispensable role of the press in the frontier life of 1880s Seattle.