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3 stories matching fire

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:fir, firearm, firebox, firebug, firefli, fireman

  1. The Gold Fever Strikes Steilacoom

    A local citizen hits a pocket of gold, sparking a frantic rush among town residents.

    Apr 8, 1854Pioneer and DemocratFort Steilacoom, Steilacoom, Pierce CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  2. The Pioneer Argument Against Prohibition

    An 1854 speech by legislator Mr. Chenoweth argues that legal coercion is a poor substitute for individual morality in the fight against intemperance.

    May 6, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  3. Prospectors Return From the Wild Olympics

    An exploration party recounts the rugged terrain and gold-bearing quartz found near the head of the Hood Canal.

    Jun 17, 1854Pioneer and DemocratOlympia, Thurston CountyStrange But True

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