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2 stories matching larson

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  1. The Unmarked Funeral of a 'Prodigal Daughter'

    A sympathetic account of a funeral service held in a Seattle brothel for a woman who died suddenly in 'terrible' circumstances.

    Mar 12, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. She Rode 2,000 Miles from Wisconsin to Seattle — Alone, in a Dress

    Emma Larson, a 31-year-old Seattle woman, crossed the continent on horseback with only her mare Kitty for company, sleeping under the stars and going days at a stretch on nothing but water.

    Nov 25, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLocal Legends · Strange But True

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