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1 story matching birth
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:birthday, birthrat, birthplac, birthright, rebirth, bird
- The Birth of the People's Party in King County
Third-party organizers convene in Seattle to challenge the status quo, demanding labor protections, women's suffrage, and the expulsion of Chinese laborers.