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  1. A Mill Owner Held Hostage by His Own Unpaid Crew

    When John Tuilock threatened to shut his Rainier shingle mill without paying his hands, the men seized him, marched him back, and forced him to write checks at the point of their anger — until a deputy sheriff rode to the rescue.

    Aug 31, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRainier, Thurston CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  2. The Steam-Heated Ice Caves of Mount Rainier

    A mountaineering party discovers the natural comfort of volcanic heat at 14,000 feet, sleeping in ice chambers kept warm by the mountain's own breath.

    Apr 24, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRainier, Thurston CountyStrange But True

  3. The Name Stays: Rainier Ruled Permanent

    Federal authorities rebuff fourth attempt to rename Washington’s highest peak to Mount Tacoma.

    Nov 28, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanMount Rainier, Rainier, King CountyBoom & Bust

  4. Steamer Pacific Wrecked on the Columbia

    A local steamer strikes a rock in the dead of night, leading to the loss of its cargo and livestock.

    Jul 27, 1861Washington StandardRainier, Thurston CountyDisasters

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