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  1. The Justice of the Peace Who Found His Salary Unjust

    A Seattle judge argues that new laws have expanded his workload beyond his original pay grade, testing the limits of municipal budgeting.

    Mar 28, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  2. The Never-Ending Five-Acre Legal Battle

    A landmark property dispute near 11th Street in Tacoma finally nears a conclusion after years of litigation that cost more than the value of the land itself.

    May 19, 1899The Seattle Star11th Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Ice That Wasn't: A Steamship Captain’s Tale of Frozen Lake Chelan

    In the mild winter of 1907, a steamboat captain on Lake Chelan reported sailing through sheets of ice that shouldn't have existed. His account, initially met with skepticism, offers a rare glimpse into the unpredictable microclimates of the Washington interior.

    Mar 14, 1899The Seattle StarChelan, Chelan CountyStrange But True

  4. The False Gold of 'Swiftwater' Bill

    A legendary Klondike miner, once a symbol of immense wealth, is revealed to be a 'broken man' after a public charade of riches in the American West.

    Jun 24, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · Local Legends

  5. The Rent Trap: Why Seattle's Business District Is Running Out of Room

    As the city booms post-fire, merchants find themselves priced out of First Avenue, forced to migrate up Third and beyond in a desperate search for affordable space.

    Mar 6, 1899The Seattle StarPike Street, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust

  6. The Great Puma Panic: How a Loose Cat and a Lucky Dog Sparked Chaos at Leschi Park

    In the early days of Seattle's municipal parks, a puma escaped its cage, chased a terrier into a bear pit, and nearly cost the zookeeper his bones in a brawl that read like a cartoon.

    Apr 1, 1899The Seattle StarLeschi Park, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

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