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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 3 |
3 stories matching blind
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:blindman, blink, blinn, blindfold, bli, blinkey
- The Acid Attack That Shook Seattle: A Woman’s Face Destroyed by Jealousy
Mrs. M.K. McVean is blind and critically injured after an unknown assailant threw vitriol in her face, sparking a bizarre chain of events involving mailed candy and a jealous rival.
- The Iron Molder’s Attack on Main Street
A young Seattle woman narrowly survives a brutal assault by her stepfather, who attempted to force muriatic acid down her throat before fleeing the city.
- The Divine Healer Who Buried Himself Alive: A Seattle Cult Leader’s Resurrection Claim
Rev. O. M. Schlatte, known as 'Schlatte the Divine Healer,' claims to have risen from a 40-day burial in the desert after fasting and praying for God's guidance. Now back in town, he asserts his authority over the famous 'Healer' of Kansas and prepares to resume his ministry.