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2 stories matching mask

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:masker, maskin, maskrey, mase, mash, mass

  1. The Last Laugh of 'Old Si': A Black Veteran's Take on War and Wages in Pioneer Seattle

    In a rare moment of candid journalism from 1877, the *Daily Intelligencer* sits down with 'Old Si,' a local African American man who served as a Union soldier. His unvarnished take on racial loyalty, wages, and the upcoming Centennial Exposition reveals the complex social fabric of early Seattle.

    Mar 31, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLocal Legends

  2. The Ball That Shook Seattle: A Night of Masks, Money, and 'Transposed Sexes'

    In the damp cold of February 1877, Seattle’s elite gathered for a masquerade ball that defied social norms, featuring cross-dressing performers and a prize for the 'best sustained character'—a rare glimpse into the territory's vibrant, chaotic social life.

    Feb 17, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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