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  1. The Petrified Frog of Newcastle

    A geological curiosity unearthed 700 feet below the surface in a local coal mine.

    Feb 12, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNewcastle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Labor Volcano That Cooled: Seattle’s Coal Strike Ends in Days

    A walkout by the Knights of Labor at Newcastle and other local mines appeared to be a major escalation, but operators quickly filled the spots with non-union labor, ending the dispute before it could spark a general strike.

    Jan 23, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerNewcastle, King CountyWork & Pay

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