The stranger
Named in 3 stories. Back to all names
- Oct 10, 1876The Gambler Who Won by Losing His MindA Seattle street scene from 1876 reveals a bizarre twist on luck: a man wins $50 not by knowing the score, but by believing he did.Second Street, Seattle, WA
- Feb 26, 1877The Con Artist’s Benevolent HustleA smooth-talking stranger visits a Seattle tobacco shop, spins a yarn about a tragedy at sea, and leaves with more than just a sympathy donation.Front Avenue, Seattle, WA
- May 22, 1878The Stranger Who Cheated FateA high-stakes gambling dispute near Cathcart leads to a harrowing encounter with frontier justice.Cathcart, Snohomish, WA