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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 2 |
2 stories matching catch
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:catche, catchi, catcher, cowcatch, catchment, catcal
- The Tragic Cost of a Neighborhood Game
A young boy's chase after a ball ends in a freak, fatal accident in Bellingham.
- The Open Secret: Seattle's Booming Gambling District
While city authorities collected monthly fines, three major gambling houses operated in plain sight on the Seattle waterfront, catering to thousands of working men and sailors.