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- The Great Northern Is Coming as Fast as Men and Money Can Push It
A contractor's progress report puts track at the Columbia by October—if enough workers can be found.
- The Fallout of the Columbia National Bank Collapse
Legal wrangling continues as the receiver for the failed Whatcom institution defends his actions against allegations of mismanagement.
- The Stranger at the Door
A man exhibiting signs of mental distress was taken into custody after attempting to enter a Tacoma residence.
- The 'Industrial Army' Mobilizes at Mapel’s Hall
Unemployed men marching across Washington are shadowed by federal marshals and local militia as tensions rise over the threat of train seizures.
- The Northwestern Industrial Army Organizes in Seattle
Unemployed men gather at Second and Weller to form a peaceful labor collective as the city braces for economic depression.
- Seattle's Mayor Skeptical of Coxey's Army Arrival
As unemployed men march toward Washington D.C. to demand government action, Seattle's mayor offers little hope for public assistance to the local contingent.
- A Disappearance on the Railroad Front
A successful contractor vanishes in Seattle, leaving behind a trail of suspicion and a family waiting in Wisconsin.
- A Fire, a Locked Door, and a Daring Escape
A local reverend barely survived the blaze that destroyed his home in Black Diamond by shattering a window to escape the flames.
- The Judge and the City Attorney
A legal dispute between Municipal Judge Glasgow and City Attorney Fortson escalates toward contempt proceedings following disagreements over courtroom evidence.
- The Dancing Women of the Black Diamond Saloon
County commissioners hear a temperance minister’s complaint against A. Greene & Co., where women danced in the barroom and the owners pleaded ignorance.
- Aberdeen’s New Salting Plant
A new salmon-packing venture on the waterfront signals a boost for the local economy.
- The Columbia River in Upheaval
Unprecedented flooding devastates communities along the Columbia River, washing away homes, bridges, and livelihoods.
- The Commonweal Army Prepares to March on Washington
As thousands of unemployed men mobilize across the country to march on the nation's capital, Seattle's local contingent balances internal discipline, fundraising, and a pledge of solidarity with striking railway workers.
- The Industrial Army Marches on Washington
Seattle’s unemployed men organize a parade and embark on a cross-country trek to demand relief, setting off local tensions and federal concerns.
- 2,000 Workers Push Great Northern Railroad Across Washington
Thousands of laborers forge the path for James J. Hill's railway empire as bridge and grade construction intensifies across the Washington territory.
- The Iron King Comes to Town
James J. Hill, railroad magnate, plots the Great Northern's arrival in Seattle and the future of regional freight rates.
- Seattle’s 'Industrial Army' Mobilizes for Washington, D.C.
Unemployed workers organize under strict military discipline to march across the country to protest economic conditions during the Panic of 1893.
- The Industrial Army's Seattle and Tacoma Divisions Near Collapse
Striking workers and the 'Industrial Army' face infighting and skeptical local authorities as they try to push for transport to Washington, D.C.
- The Northwest’s Industrial Army Takes Shape in Seattle
Seventy-two unemployed men gather at a storefront on South Second Street to march on Washington D.C., demanding economic relief during the Great Depression of the 1890s.
- The March on Washington
Seattle’s contingent of the Industrial Army prepares to depart for Washington D.C. by train, complete with yellow paper, drill squads, and a parade.
- The Blurred Map of Seattle's Early Real Estate Boom
A local property surveyor exposes a deceptive mapping practice meant to obscure the true boundaries of land parcels during a heated period of development.
- The Hell of Black Diamond
A local clergyman takes a fiery stand against a saloon and dance hall he claims is corrupting the village.
- The Industrial Army Prepares to March on Washington
As unemployment spikes during the panic, Seattle's 'Industrial Army' plots to seize trains to reach the capital and force federal action.
- The Uprising Against the 'Dive' in Black Diamond
Citizens of the coal town band together to shut down a notorious saloon accused of illicit liquor sales and illegal operations.
- Coxey’s Army Stalls in Puyallup
Industrial marchers find themselves stranded and under federal surveillance after failing to secure a rail transport to Washington D.C.
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- A Vicious Visitor in Town
An unknown local poisoner is targeting the town's dogs, causing alarm among residents.
- The Saloonkeeper’s Gunshot on Front Street
A quiet night near the Seattle Coal Company’s bunkers was shattered when a local woman took matters into her own hands regarding a stray dog.
- The Tragedy at Hillyard: A Young Wife’s Desperate Act
In a Spokane suburb, Corrie Sheppard cuts her husband's throat and attempts suicide in a shocking display of domestic violence that captivated the Pacific Northwest.
- A Kennewick Family's Grief in Tacoma
A young shingle weaver from Kennewick takes his own life after struggling to find work in Tacoma.
- The Wolf-Dog of the Grande Ronde
A ranger’s loyal pet answers the call of the wild, but gives his life to defend his master against his own pack.
- A Woman’s Plea for Protection
The lawful wife of Gee Lee seeks sanctuary with the police, fearing for her life at the hands of her husband's associates.
- Grim Discovery Near Republic
Prospectors on Mount Gibraltar uncover a human skeleton alongside a cougar’s remains, reviving cold case disappearances.
- Vengeance at the Dog Show
A Fox Island rancher executes a bloodhound on the streets of Tacoma to avenge his wife's previous injury.