Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Seattle’s early arts, music and culture scene are chronicled in this weekly publication. Our digital collection includes issues published from 1912 to 1938
The Town Crier, v.9, no.29, Jul. 18, 1914
Page 4 article "This Potlatch" describes planning for upcoming festival. Page 4 article "The Passing of ----- Hill" describes the relocation of the King County Courthouse from Profanity Hill (also known as First Hill). Page 5 issue discusses the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Page 9 article "A Symbol of Women's Progress" describes the new YWCA building at 5th Ave. and Seneca St.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1914_09_29
Date: 1914-07-18
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.12, no.5, Feb. 3, 1917
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1917_12_05
Date: 1917-02-03
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.9, no.15, Apr. 11, 1914
Page 3 article "The Only Issue" discusses the strike that took place that took place in June 1913. Page 4 article "A Suggestion for Mr. Gill" discusses the outcome of the mayoral election. Page 13 article "The Coming of Helen Keller" discusses Helen Keller's visit to Seattle.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1914_09_15
Date: 1914-04-11
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.13, no.43, Oct. 26, 1918
Page 1 includes portraits of C.S. Wills, Frank Waterhouse, and J.A. Swalwell. Page 3 includes portraits of Louise Van Ogle.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1918_13_43
Date: 1918-10-26
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.10, no.8, Feb. 20, 1915
Page 1 features photograph looking north from 2nd Ave. and Madison St. Page 17 features photograph "An Exhibit Corner in the Chamber of Commerce."
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1915_10_08
Date: 1915-02-20
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.11, no.21, May 20, 1916
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1916_11_21
Date: 1916-05-20
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.7, no.45, Nov. 9, 1912
Page 3 article "Cause for Excitement" discusses progress of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Page 3 article "The Next President" discusses Woodrow Wilson's victory in the presidential election.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1912_07_45
Date: 1912-11-09
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.8, no.26, Jun. 28, 1913
Page 9 article "Sidelights on the State Federation" discusses the Convention of Women's Clubs in Ellensburg. Page 14 article "Preparing for a Great Social Work" discusses the Seattle Charity Organization Society and their work to help Seattle's poor.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1913_08_26
Date: 1913-06-28
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.14, no.29, Jul. 19, 1919
Page 3 includes portrait of World War I flying ace Lieutenant Arthur E. Easterbrook. Page 7 article "The Log of An Ace" describes his accomplishments.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1919_14_29
Date: 1919-07-19
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.12, no.36, Sep. 8, 1917
Page 4 article "To the Work" discusses the departure of Seattle's first soldiers. Page 4 article "Touches But One Side" discusses the I.W.W. Page 5 article "Better Prepared" discusses activities at Camp Lewis.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1917_12_36
Date: 1917-09-08
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