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4 stories matching underag

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  1. The Brutal Reality of the Cigar Factory

    The Cigar Makers' Union uncovers the exploitation of children and girl laborers working grueling hours in Seattle.

    May 18, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  2. A Tragic End Near Addy

    A nineteen-year-old woman dies by suicide years after a forced annulment of her marriage, highlighting the societal pressures of the era.

    Jul 14, 1903The Evening StatesmanAddy, Stevens CountyScandal

  3. The Minor Land Grabbers of Port Angeles

    Federal authorities rule that underage settlers may claim townsite lots, sparking a unique legal experiment.

    Nov 8, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Angeles, Clallam CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Fight to Keep Seattle’s Messenger Boys Out of the Saloons

    A local judge cracks down on a liquor ordinance, forbidding businesses from sending underage employees into bars, even with parental consent.

    Aug 3, 1899The Seattle StarThird Avenue, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

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  1. The Fern Hill Underdogs Demand Their Shot

    Excluded from the city's grammar school league due to municipal boundaries, the scrappy Fern Hill team issues a public challenge to the league's best.

    May 8, 1909The Tacoma TimesFern Hill, Tacoma

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