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43 stories matching vocal
- The Great Impersonator: Vivian Takes Seattle by Storm
In August 1872, the 'Grammatical Comic Impersonator' Chas. Vivian captivated the Pacific Northwest with his vocal mimicry and costume changes, performing alongside a dancer from the Paris Opera.
- Whitman College Kicks Off the Academic Year
A night of music and poetry at the college chapel marks the opening of the 1903 fall term.
- The University of Washington’s First Alumni Reunion
A modest gathering of nineteen graduates reflects on their time at the young university with essays, music, and an unexpected appearance of the next generation.
- Jailhouse Quartet Organized by Accused Professor
A former Iowa State College professor, currently held in Yakima on check fraud charges, is finding a new rhythm behind bars.
- A Coal Town's Benefit Concert for a Fire Victim's Grave
Black Diamond's Ladies' Aid Society raised money on Feb. 22 to improve the burial lot of Daniel Downey, killed in a fire.
- A Heated Clash at City Hall
A contractor and a former mayor trade sharp words before the Tacoma City Council over stalled infrastructure payments.
- Music, Supper, and St. Patrick's Cheer
Liberty Hall hosts a packed house as the local band performs to appreciative neighbors.
- Political Conflict in an Olympia Classroom
A student is driven from school after being bullied for his vocal support of the Union.
- The Republican Convention of 1892
A boisterous day at the First Regiment Armory as Republicans hammer out a platform and a candidate list for the upcoming King County election.
- The Tragic End of Marie Story
A teacher of vocal music is murdered in her Seattle home by an obsessed suitor, sparking a city-wide conversation about stalking and accountability.
- Detective Chief Cleared of Corruption Charges
After a contentious police board hearing, the city's detective chief beats accusations of theft and graft, while the board simultaneously disciplines subordinates.
- The Struggle for Walla Walla’s Gravity Water System
City officials and private citizens spar over the future of the municipal water supply as debates over Mill Creek and private rights boil over.
- Tacoma Citizens Rally to Save the Public Market
Two thousand residents sign a petition to oppose a council-led effort to remove the market sheds, citing the affordability and necessity of the institution.
- The Water Monopoly’s Stranglehold on Tacoma
Citizens and council members allege that private utilities are spending a fortune to force the city into a predatory buyout.
- A Labor Leader’s Farewell
Everett’s labor community packs the Labor Temple to celebrate the departure of organizer Rose B. Moore.
- The First Inter-School Field Meet
Youth from Chesaw, Riverside, and Oroville gathered for the county's first-ever organized field sports and oratorical competition.
- The New Kindergarten System Arrives in Yakima
Two educators arrive from San Francisco to establish a 'play-based' school, promising a radical shift away from rote memorization.
- The First Wedding in Franklin
A historic ceremony marks the beginning of a local tradition for the growing industrial settlement.
- A Night of Music in a Jungle Opera House
Seattle's social elite transformed the opera house into a tropical paradise for a high-society concert event.
- The Unsung Power of the Label League
A local labor group is turning to music, drama, and education to boost the influence of union labels over strikes.
- The Professor Who Rowed Himself Into the Lake
A local athletic instructor's intense workout on Lake Union ends in a watery disaster when his boat literally falls apart.
- A Royal Reception for Seattle's Foresters in Tacoma
Members of the Ancient Order of Foresters take a steamer to Tacoma for an evening of music, speeches, and hospitality.
- A Night of Music for the Baptist Church
Fairhaven's local talent shines in a successful benefit performance at the Prosser house.
- A Surprise Party in South Seattle
Neighbors and friends gathered for an evening of music and refreshments in South Seattle, a moment of local community building in 1889.
- The Great Egyptian Mystery: Living People Dissolve Into Air
Seattle audiences are treated to a 'London Sensation' at Yesler's Hall this week, featuring the world-renowned Mademoiselle Ilma and illusions that defy nature.