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  1. The Day an Indian Survived a Waterfall Leap

    Mitchell Potera, a Shawnee man from Waunette, Washington, jumped off Steilacoom Falls to escape his pursuers—and walked away with only scratches.

    May 4, 1899The Seattle StarWauna, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. The Doctor Who Walked Away: Dr. Lockhart’s Shocking Resignation from Medical Lake Asylum

    The superintendent of the state's notorious mental health facility has tendered his resignation, ending a tenure marked by controversy and leaving the board scrambling for a successor.

    May 26, 1899The Seattle StarTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Mayor Demands a Day in Court

    Mayor Nickeus of Tacoma bypasses judicial delays to demand an immediate trial on bribery charges.

    Aug 21, 1899The Seattle StarTacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  4. The Eight-Day Juror Walkout

    After eight days on a murder trial, a group of Tacoma jurors refused their meager $1-a-day pay, protesting the economic injustice of the state's compensation laws.

    Jul 6, 1899The Seattle StarTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  5. The Great Seattle-Tacoma Athletic Clash

    Seattle High School defeats Tacoma in a muddy track meet at T. Y. C. A. Park, proving the city's athletic mettle despite poor weather.

    May 29, 1899The Seattle StarTacoma, Pierce County

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