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1 story matching scath
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:scatter, unscath, scab, scam, scan, scar
- The Condemned Jail of 1876
A scathing Grand Jury report in 1876 denounced Seattle's 'lock-up' as a public nuisance, sparking a debate over fiscal priorities that mirrors the city's modern struggles with infrastructure and housing.