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7 stories matching maggi

  1. The Mysterious Disappearance of Maggie McDevitt

    A teenager vanishes from her home near the Snoqualmie River, leaving family in distress and the local community speculating on a secret marriage.

    Jan 27, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCarnation, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. A Coxey Marcher's Family Left Destitute in Seattle

    Two barefoot girls beg police for food after their father joins the industrial army marching on Washington and their mother is left unable to work.

    Aug 24, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSouth 12th Street, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  3. Three Years to Bring Maggie Home

    After three years of court fights, Kate Lovell walked out of a Seattle institution with the daughter it had refused to release.

    Aug 9, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  4. Forced Removal to Steilacoom Asylum

    A young mother of five is ordered to the state hospital after suffering a mental health crisis involving her family.

    May 27, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWestern State Hospital, Steilacoom, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  5. Officer Reprimanded for Abusive Conduct

    A Seattle officer faces the police board after breaking down a door and using profanity during a raid on a lodging house.

    May 16, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  6. Court Examines Morality and 'Common Women' Charges

    In a case drawing heavy public interest, two women face accusations of being 'common women' while the defense argues they are simply working-class laborers.

    May 1, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  7. The Mysterious Snoqualmie Valley Elopement

    A young woman vanishes from her home in Pleasant Hill, only to reappear days later in a pre-arranged wedding.

    Feb 2, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSnoqualmie, King CountyScandal

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