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| 1891 | 1 |
1 story matching dive
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:diven, diver, diverg, divers, divert, divest
- A Sunday Earthquake Rattles Olympia, Stopping Clocks and Startling Diners
At 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 29, 1891, a sharp tremor shook the city, rattled windows, swayed chandeliers, and sent one hotel guest diving for the stairs.