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- The Self-Defense Trial of James Murphy
A Seattle murder trial hinges on claims of a 'dangerous man,' witness bribery, and a life-or-death confrontation in a saloon.
- The Right to Bear Arms in the Labor Wars
A local newspaper editorial lashes out against a Democratic convention resolution that sought to ban armed groups during labor disputes, arguing that self-defense is a fundamental right for employers and employees alike.
- The Struggle for Seattle’s First Classrooms
Before the city became an educational powerhouse, Seattle’s early schools were built on the backs of local volunteers, rented rooms, and desperate community fundraising.
- Seattle’s First Battle for a Long Weekend
In 1889, Seattle’s hardware merchants pioneered a movement to close shops early on summer evenings to give workers time for leisure and self-improvement.
- A Barber’s Violent Defense in 1889 Seattle
After a shootout on Front Street, the grand jury is tasked with untangling conflicting accounts of self-defense versus malice between two men.
- The Acquittal of John Williams
A jury exonerates a man accused of killing William Lockenfritz, accepting a plea of self-defense.
- The Boomtown Myth of 1889
As Seattle entered the year of the Great Fire, the local press touted a narrative of unstoppable, 'solid' growth that masked the fragility of an exploding city.
- The 'Blasher' Walks: A Razor Fight in a Seattle Saloon Ends in Acquittal
William Robinson, known to police for carrying two or three razors, was cleared of slashing Alander Strom outside the Mint saloon—after witnesses convinced a jury he was the one being thrown out.
- The Man Who Would Build His Own Locomotives
In 1876, Seattle industrialist J.M. Colman rejected foreign machinery in favor of local manufacturing, predicting a self-sufficient Pacific Northwest within five years.
- The Self-Made Mayor: Robert Moran’s Rise from Machinist to Seattle’s Leader
As Seattle prepares for a pivotal mayoral election, the press rallies behind Robert Moran, a self-made millionaire whose journey from working-class machinist to head of Moran Brothers is held up as the ultimate American success story.
- The Ballard Marshal’s Trial
A former Ballard policeman stands trial for the killing of a man during an arrest gone wrong.
- The Self-Appointed Officer
A private detective finds himself behind bars after harassing a local merchant.
- The Tragic Shooting at the Washington National Bank
A past attempt at self-harm by a bank clerk resurfaces as his colleague faces charges of embezzlement.
- City Hall vs. The Legislature: A Fight for Local Control
An editorial challenges the legality of the Washington Territorial Legislature appointing members to the Seattle City Council.
- A Monument to Brave Woman's Effort
The Sarah B. Yesler Home marks its first year, providing a sanctuary for the city's working women.
- The Search for 'Handsome Harry'
A classic bit of local crime reporting reveals a clash between Seattle's police and the era's self-styled 'toughs' in 1889.
- The Carousel Tragedy: A Seattle Heartbreak
When two inseparable shop girls fell for the same carousel operator, a romantic misunderstanding led to a devastating, silent exit.
- A Shooting in a Kitchen
A domestic dispute leads to a shooting in the home of Kate McClain, highlighting the volatile conflicts of the time.
- The Battle Over Seattle’s History
Pioneer C. B. Bagley takes to the pages of the P-I to correct misstatements about the city's early development and street history.
- The Tragedy of a Seattle Clairvoyant’s Victim
A woman has been committed to the asylum at Steilacoom after a self-proclaimed 'clairvoyant' convinced her he was controlling her life through electricity.
- Militia Planning Without State Support
With the legislature cutting military funding, Seattle’s citizen soldiers look for creative ways to maintain their training.
- A Convicted Killer's Last Chance at the King County Bar
Defense attorney Melvin G. Wylie attacks the murder conviction of Holmes for the killing of William Russell, while Prosecutor Miller fights to keep the verdict.
- The Double Standard of Seattle Justice
An editorial challenges the public sympathy afforded to a female slayer, arguing that the law must remain blind to gender in cases of homicide.
- Attempted Suicide on Fourth Street
A local woman survives an attempted act of self-harm following domestic troubles.
- The Northern Pacific Railroad Meltdown
Shareholders accuse directors of self-dealing as the rail giant enters receivership amid the Panic of 1893.