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4 stories matching lost

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  1. The Soldiers’ Barracks at Fort Vancouver Burn

    A fire destroys the barracks at Fort Vancouver; soldiers are hurt fighting the flames, but no lives are lost.

    Nov 5, 1858Puget Sound HeraldFort Vancouver, Vancouver, Clark CountyDisasters

  2. Vancouver’s Heart of Flame

    A catastrophic fire destroys the business district of Vancouver, Washington, leaving small shopkeepers destitute and the city in shock.

    Jun 23, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMain Street, Vancouver, Clark CountyDisasters

  3. A Father’s Tragic Fall at the Vancouver Barracks

    While working in the tower of the government water works, an engineer slipped and fell to his death in full view of his son.

    Apr 3, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerVancouver Barracks, Vancouver, Clark CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  4. A Desperate Act at the St. Elmo

    A Seattle electrician is hospitalized in Vancouver after a suicide attempt follows significant gambling losses.

    Mar 22, 1909The Tacoma TimesVancouver, Clark CountyNightlife

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