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2 stories matching steerag

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:steer, steerer, stee, steeb, steed, steel

  1. The Steamship Fare War That Cut Seattle to San Francisco to $15

    The Pacific Coast Steamship Company slashes cabin and steerage rates as a rival steamer forces a fight to the finish.

    Jan 24, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Alaska Steamship Price War

    Seattle's shipping giants slash fares to the North, vowing to drive competitors out of business.

    Feb 27, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money · Boom & Bust

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