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2 stories matching legion

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  1. The City’s Dirty Secret: A Plea for Seattle’s Health

    In 1870, a local editorial warns that Seattle’s lack of sewage infrastructure is poisoning the community with disease, urging citizens to prioritize public health over fiscal caution.

    Sep 28, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Man Who Wouldn't Die: The Last Survivor of the Alamo Walks Among Us

    A heroic frontiersman named Jimmy Kennon has resurfaced in Washington Territory, proving false reports of his death. He claims to be the sole survivor of the Battle of the Alamo and a legendary scout who once rescued a captive from Sioux hands.

    Aug 23, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLocal Legends

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