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3 stories matching scratch

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  1. The Great Land Office Fire at Olympia

    A catastrophic fire destroys essential territorial land records and plats, forcing homesteaders and pre-emption claimants to restart their filings from scratch.

    Sep 18, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money · Disasters

  2. The New Yakima Depot: Planning a City from Scratch

    Northern Pacific Railroad directors map out a new town with schools, churches, and canals in Eastern Washington, signaling a transformation for the frontier.

    Jan 24, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerNew Yakima, Yakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Pugilist Who Refused to Fight

    John L. Sullivan's exhibition match in Seattle ends in humiliation for his opponent, who repeatedly hits the floor to avoid taking a single blow.

    Mar 14, 1884Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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