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  1. The Dilemma of the Stranded Immigrants

    Twelve Chinese immigrants abandoned on a rock near Stewart Island highlight the ongoing border crisis.

    Sep 2, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSan Juan Islands, San Juan CountyExclusion & Resistance

  2. The Unlikely Swimmer of the San Juans

    A stylish newcomer to the island society set shocks locals at the natatorium with a startling reveal about her supposed physical disability.

    Jul 17, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSan Juan Islands, San Juan CountyScandal

  3. The Wreck of the Brittain

    A maritime expert surveys the remains of a vessel lost on the rocks, detailing the disastrous navigation error that caused the sinking.

    May 12, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSan Juan Islands, San Juan CountyDisasters

  4. The Self-Appointed Island Hermit

    An account of a weary traveler who found 'paradise' in the San Juans, living a life of isolation among the islands' untouched natural bounty.

    Nov 20, 1880The Daily IntelligencerSan Juan Islands, San Juan CountyBoom & Bust · Local Legends

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