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  1. Thirty-Seven Dead at Franklin: Seattle Rallies for the Widows of a Mine Disaster

    A day after an explosion killed thirty-seven coal miners in the Franklin pit, the Post-Intelligencer opens a relief fund for the widows and orphans left behind — pleading with readers that the miners' own generosity cannot stretch far enough.

    Aug 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Franklin CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. Dragged From Her Company House: A Tenant Sues the Coal Company

    Maria May says Oregon Improvement Company agents broke into her Franklin home, beat her, and threw her out half-clothed in 1891. She is asking for $15,000.

    Aug 30, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Franklin CountyHousing & Rent

  3. The Trial of William Holmes

    A trial begins in the shooting death of a miner in Franklin, with insanity cited as the defense.

    Mar 21, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Franklin CountyTrue Crime

  4. Vaccination Orders in Franklin

    The Oregon Improvement Company mandates vaccination for all employees and school children to curb a smallpox threat.

    Jun 10, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Franklin CountyWork & Pay

  5. A Young Actor's Tragic End

    A 17-year-old performer collapses and dies during rehearsals, leaving his family in mourning.

    Feb 22, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFranklin, Franklin County

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