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3 stories matching baseless

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  1. The Tragedy of the Hebrew Dramatic Club

    A panicked crush at a local performance in Seattle leaves tragedy in its wake as crowds misinterpret an alarm.

    Jan 20, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. The Myth of Labor Displacement

    An 1887 editorial piece argues that fears of Chinese laborers 'stealing' work are baseless, claiming they fill roles white workers refuse to take.

    May 2, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyExclusion & Resistance

  3. The Chief of Police’s Private Vendetta

    Seattle’s police chief is under fire for allegedly using his badge to smear a peaceful citizen through fabricated letters and baseless professional surveillance.

    May 15, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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