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- The Landlady’s Fourth of July Ultimatum
A boarding house owner demands that her tenant stop practicing his political speeches to keep the peace and the stair-rods intact.
- Painter’s Rags Spark Fire in North End Home
A clerk for the Northern Pacific Railway suffered painful burns while battling a fire in his own residence.
- The Baltimore Oyster House Fire
A suspected arson and double tragedy at a Second Street hotel leaves the community in shock as the accused points a finger at his own wife.
- A Burglar’s Failed Heist at the Cherry Valley Hotel
A hotel proprietor used a lamp and a revolver to fend off an armed intruder who demanded the contents of his safe.
- The Perpetual-Motion Man Came Downtown Armed
Before Dr. Hannibal Mills shot a man in the Occidental saloon, he told a restaurant waiter he would not live until morning and announced, “I'm God, the devil and himself.”
- The World-Famous 'Nonpareil' Comes to Fairhaven
Jack Dempsey, the legendary middleweight champion, brings a high-profile glove contest to the local Casino Theatre, electrifying the town.
- The Tragedy at No. 21 Nixons Street
A Puget Sound trader’s sudden descent into madness leaves a wife dead and himself in his blood on the floor of their attic home.
- Firefighters Trapped Under Collapsing Barn Roof
A dangerous late-night blaze at the stable of E. P. Whittler leaves two firemen severely injured when a windmill crashes through the burning roof.
- The Midnight Opium Bust at the Lincoln House
A routine patrol turns into a high-stakes capture when an officer mistakes suspected smugglers for burglars on a Seattle street corner.
- The Watch Thief of South Third Street
A visiting businessman from Ellensburg gets an expensive education in the perils of Seattle's nightlife.
- A Glimpse Inside Fred Gasch’s Modern Seventh and Union Home
A detailed look at a high-end Victorian residential build in 1885 Seattle, highlighting the era's transition toward 'hard-finished' interiors and local craftsmanship.
- Brutal Assault at the Central Hotel
A young man of prominence is arrested after a violent attack on a woman in Seattle.
- A Sunday Earthquake Rattles Olympia, Stopping Clocks and Startling Diners
At 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 29, 1891, a sharp tremor shook the city, rattled windows, swayed chandeliers, and sent one hotel guest diving for the stairs.
- Chief Butterfield Raids Two Seattle Gambling Houses in 1889
When the city's top police officials swept through Washington Street, they found locked doors, battered them down, and hauled the proprietors off to jail.
- The Brutal Efficiency of the Newsboy's Union
When the newsboys couldn't keep order during their meeting on Yesler Wharf, the president and his officers resorted to canes to restore discipline.
- The Unceremonious Ejection of Dr. Mary Walker
A historic account of how a pioneering physician was forcibly removed from a women's meeting for her unconventional dress and manner.
- The Rent Dispute That Escalated to Violence
A Seattle lodger, facing eviction, turned to physical assault when confronted over unpaid rent, leaving his landlady with a broken arm.
- Midnight Intruder Strikes Children's Home
A bold burglar is interrupted by the matron of a local children's home after being found standing at the head of her bed.
- The Price of a Two-House Dream in 1878 Seattle
A real estate advertisement offers a glimpse into early residential development, featuring a pair of dwellings for $1,200.
- A Near-Fatal Plunge at the Seattle Waterfront
A young boy fell into the dark, freezing waters of the bay, sparking a desperate rescue attempt that left the child unconscious and the city briefly breathless.
- The Dramatic 'Dynamite' Incident at the Whatcom Mill
A quiet Bellingham neighborhood was shattered when a private residence was leveled by a mysterious blast, sparking a urgent search for the perpetrators.
- Tragedy in Fern City: Four Children Perish in Home Blaze
A mother’s brief errand ends in unimaginable loss when her home is consumed by flames, trapping her four young children inside.
- The Hypnotist's Blindfolded Drive
Professor McEwen demonstrates his 'powers' by driving a horse-drawn sleigh through the streets of Walla Walla to locate a hidden item.
- The Unlucky Dreamer’s Club
A satirical club meeting in Seattle warns members against the dangers of interpreting dreams and reporting ghost sightings.
- The Iron Cage of Fort Adams
A rare glimpse into the brutal security measures at a Washington Territory jail in the late 19th century.