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3 stories matching comedi

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  1. The Steamer Collision That Divided the Waterfront

    After two rival steamers collided in the Tacoma harbor, an official inquiry revealed a comedy of errors and stubborn seamanship.

    Aug 16, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyDisasters

  2. Jubilee Singers Pack Seattle's Maison Doree Theater

    A touring African-American jubilee troupe drew a capacity crowd to the Maison Doree Theater, mixing music and comedy that left the house roaring.

    Dec 23, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  3. The Blundering Firefighters of Pioneer Square

    A satirical look at a day when a local livery stable fire turned into a slapstick comedy of errors for Seattle's volunteer hook and ladder company.

    Jun 23, 1886Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPioneer Square, Seattle, King CountyDisasters

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