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3 stories matching selfless

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:senseless, self, sewerless, secess, selfish, selfsam

  1. The City Mourns a Beloved Teacher

    A crowded Plymouth Congregational Church honors Amanda Hildebrandt, a teacher remembered for her selfless life.

    Jun 26, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPlymouth Congregational Church, Seattle, King County

  2. Whitman College's Financial Reckoning

    After years of 'disorganized' student management, the Associated Students face a $1,000 deficit and calls for strict economic reform.

    Sep 24, 1903The Evening StatesmanWhitman College, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  3. The Forgotten Case for the Labor Union

    A bold 1885 editorial argues that unions are not a threat to society, but a essential safeguard against the 'grinding of the faces of the poor.'

    Aug 13, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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