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3 stories matching arson

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  1. The Midnight Attack on a Chinatown Cigar Stand

    A deliberate arson attempt threatens to ignite the heart of downtown Seattle after rags soaked in coal oil are discovered burning against a Chinese-owned business.

    Apr 27, 1878Puget Sound DispatchWashington Street, Seattle, King CountyExclusion & Resistance · True Crime

  2. The Harassment of Mrs. Robinson

    A vulnerable woman in Seattle is subjected to a months-long campaign of targeted abuse, culminating in an arson attempt that nearly burned down a local hotel.

    May 25, 1878Puget Sound DispatchMain Street, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  3. Suspicion of Arson After Slaughter House Fire

    An early morning fire on the Beach road leaves a local meat business in ruins, with the owner offering a bounty for the arsonist.

    Nov 24, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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