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  1. Seven Months at Sea: The State of Maine’s Ordeal

    The State of Maine left New York in July 1892 and reached Seattle 201 days later, her crew disabled by saltwater boils, her water spoiled, and her captain forced to beat men to the pumps.

    Mar 7, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

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  1. The Social Pulse of Snohomish City

    A look inside W.B. Stevens’ saloon, a cornerstone of daily commerce and community life in 19th-century Snohomish.

    Dec 22, 1877The Northern StarFirst Street, Snohomish

  2. The Sisters' Healing Mission on the Harbor

    A newly established hospital run by the Dominican Sisters addresses the high injury rate in the region's booming mills and camps.

    Sep 10, 1891Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen

  3. The Oyster Trust Comes for Willapa Bay

    Oystermen in South Bend fight a Senate amendment that would let a San Francisco corporation keep its grip on Willapa Bay's oyster beds.

    Feb 23, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWillapa Bay, South Bend

  4. The Smuggler's Hold in Port Townsend

    A US Customs inspection reveals a secret cargo of sugar and pork, risking vessel forfeiture and perjury charges.

    Jun 7, 1862Washington StandardPort Townsend

  5. Union Longshoremen Boycott Lodging House

    A seaman is assaulted for refusing to leave a blacklisted boarding house in a labor dispute.

    May 1, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  6. A Violent Outburst at a South G Street Boarding House

    A jealous boarding house keeper, convinced his tenants were vying for his wife's affection, launched a violent attack that left him in police custody.

    Dec 26, 1903The Tacoma Times2308 South G Street, Tacoma

  7. The Shadowy 'Sailor Boarding House' Racket

    Diplomats gather in Tacoma to confront the exploitative system of boarding house masters who held a monopoly on crew procurement for Pacific ships.

    Jan 29, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Ave, Tacoma

  8. The New Frontier of Healing in Aberdeen

    Dominican sisters establish a hospital to treat the frequent, hazardous accidents of the Grays Harbor logging industry.

    Sep 17, 1891Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen

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