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3 stories matching alameda

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  1. Driven Out of Tacoma, a Chinese Man Lands in Seattle's Jail

    Armed and defiant after being expelled from Tacoma, a Chinese man spent a night in a Seattle cell — carrying a printed card warning that any Chinese person with a concealed weapon would be arrested.

    Aug 23, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyExclusion & Resistance · Strange But True

  2. The Great Nude Debate: When Seattle’s Church Ladies Tried to Save Their Living Pictures

    A fundraising gala at Christ Episcopal Church descended into moral panic when vestrymen declared 'living pictures' (nude art) too scandalous for the pulpit, forcing a cancellation that left donors furious and ladies defiant.

    Apr 3, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  3. Ballard's Shingle Mills Fire Back Up—But the Owners See Thin Margins

    After a two-month shutdown, nearly every shingle mill in Ballard is running again. The smokestacks are busy, but low prices and a rail-car crunch keep the revival uneasy.

    Aug 3, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerShilshole Bay, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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