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| Year | Stories |
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| 1876 | 1 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1879 | 1 |
3 stories matching inst
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:insist, instal, instep, instig, instil, instabl
- The Tragedy of a Careless Hunter
In an era of casual firearm handling, a tragic accident in the Snohomish area leaves a man dead and prompts a warning to residents.
- The Sudden Tidal Surge at Tatoosh Island
A quiet visit to the lighthouse boat house turns into a desperate struggle for survival against the Pacific.
- The Seattle Fire That Almost Burned the Town
An incendiary blaze at the old Coffee and Elbow Saloon nearly consumed downtown Seattle in a narrow escape that left hundreds of men standing by with buckets.