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6 stories matching frantic
- The Cosmopolitan Hotel's Escaped Bear
A bear cub makes a frantic dash through the streets of Seattle, smashing mirrors and leading his pursuers on a wild chase.
- The Rapid Transformation of Seattle's Eastern Woods
A new route to Lake Washington reveals a landscape undergoing frantic clearing and development as the city expands toward the water.
- Farmer Killed by Horse Kick While Fording River
A tragic accident claims the life of a Walla Walla farmer who perished shortly after being kicked while leading horses across the river.
- The Riotous Destruction of a Home
When a house caught fire, neighbors and bystanders didn't just help extinguish the flames—they tore the home apart.
- The Drunken Sailor's Plunge
Two reporters witness the same chaotic scene at Yesler's Wharf.
- The Balloon Girl of Seattle
A three-year-old child tethered to toy balloons is carried away by the wind, leading to a frantic maritime rescue six miles out at sea.