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3 stories matching torchbear

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:torch, torchlit, torchlight

  1. A Sea of Supporters Packs the Armory for the Canal

    Thousands of Seattleites overflow the First Regiment Armory to rally for the proposed ship canal, signaling a major push for federal infrastructure.

    Oct 2, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  2. The Governor’s Rally in Snohomish

    A political procession of 1,000 torchbearers marches through Snohomish to support John H. McGraw’s gubernatorial bid.

    Oct 19, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFront Street, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyCity Hall

  3. The Siege of Tacoma: A City Divided by Hatred

    While Seattleites marched through the rain to condemn Chinese residents, the city of Tacoma mobilized into an organized, exclusionary force that would soon see the forced removal of hundreds.

    Nov 1, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPacific Avenue, Tacoma, Pierce CountyExclusion & Resistance

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