October 11th, 1904
There were reports of children being treated cruelly at the White City Amusement park in Silver Beach.
In addition to mistreatment of children, there were reports of a bears being declawed. These bears lived together inside the park in a "bear pit".
Photo Courtesy of: The Whatcom Museum Photo Archive.
June 17, 1912.
A dog confined in a butcher shop display window fought for his life against a wild bear, sadly, the bear won.
The Empire Market where this took place is pictured in the far right of the photo.
Photo courtesy of: The Whatcom History Museum photo archives.
April 21st, 1932
Howard Murray, a 13 year old boy, saved Dr. George F. Cook’s dog from downing. He was awarded a silver medal.
Photo Courtesy of: The Bellingham Herald Archives.
March 8th 1904
The humane society went to confront a man by the name of Isaac Bacus at his home when it was discovered that his herd of cows were starving. Upon arrival, the Society discovered Bacus had fled his home with his 8 year old daughter in tow.
The Herald reported on this case March 10th, mentioning also that the Humane Society was still on the hunt for Bacus at the time.
Photo Courtesy of: The Bellingham Herald Archives
