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  1. A Milkman's Last Swim in the Black River

    Robert Niederberger, a Swiss immigrant working near Renton, drowned within sight of a friend when he let go of a boat in eight feet of water.

    Aug 31, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRenton, King CountyDisasters

  2. The Cowboy of Elliott Bay

    A Spokane journalist turns cowboy on the open water, lassoing a fleeing deer from the deck of a Puget Sound steamer.

    Jan 1, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerDuwamish Head, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. A Sailor's Last Ride on the Duwamish Bridge

    Alexander McRae came from New York to take charge of a lumber barkentine. Near South Park he tried to board a moving streetcar, fell twenty feet through a bridge, and died before reaching Seattle.

    Jul 23, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  4. The Captain Who Caught a Monster: Seattle’s Own Sea Serpent Hoax

    Captain Pat J. Boyton of Seattle claims to have captured a 63-foot sea serpent in the Pacific, sending a letter from his ship that has locals buzzing with wonder and skepticism.

    Jan 11, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  5. The Day Burrard Inlet Rowed Away With Lake Washington

    At the first amateur regatta ever held on Lake Washington, British Columbia crews dominated the junior fours and senior singles while Seattle prepared for its turn on the water.

    Aug 18, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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