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3 stories matching outcom

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:outcri, out, outcast, outcrop, outa, outclass

  1. A Near-Fatal Industrial Error at the Mill

    A dangerous malfunction at a Seattle sawmill nearly crushes a worker, serving as a reminder of the perils of unregulated labor in the territory.

    Jul 20, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. The Wild Foot Race on Commercial Street

    Before the city grew, Seattle’s main thoroughfare hosted a high-stakes sprint that drew crowds to the rooftops and left bettors stunned.

    Aug 8, 1878The Daily IntelligencerCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  3. The Man Who Bet His Wardrobe on the Ballot

    A cautionary tale of a local gambler who wagered his suits, boots, and even his vest on the outcome of the 1876 presidential election—and lost it all to the political currents.

    Jan 10, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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