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1 story matching logjam

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  1. The Skagit Jam: A War Against Nature for the Sake of Steam

    Seattle businessmen and territorial officials unite to clear a massive logjam on the Skagit River, betting that removing the obstruction will unlock fertile farmland and restore vital steamboat navigation to the region.

    Dec 9, 1876Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

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