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2 stories matching mettl

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  1. The 'Aristocratic' Drunk of Commercial Street

    A rowdy man’s attempt to assert his authority against a local merchant ends in a street fight and a trip to the city jail.

    May 2, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Steam Tug That Sailed Like Clockwork

    After a major refit to repair hurricane damage, the sturdy steam tug 'Sehome' proves its mettle on a high-speed run between Seattle and Port Blakely.

    Aug 1, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPort Blakely, Bainbridge Island, Kitsap CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

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