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4 stories matching fish

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  1. The Uncharted Drift of the Little Lorenson

    A schooner, untethered by high winds, nearly wreaks havoc in the Seattle harbor after snapping its lines near the waterfront.

    Apr 24, 1899The Seattle StarElliott Bay, Seattle, King County

  2. The Man Who Vanished: A Fisherman’s Tragic End on the Seattle Waterfront

    Al L. Mason, a steady South Seattle fisherman, was found dead in the bay near the Washington Iron Works after slipping from the docks late at night.

    May 6, 1899The Seattle StarCommercial Street, Seattle, King CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  3. The Man Who Found Gold on the McMillan

    C.P. Osborne returns from the Yukon with tales of rich placer deposits and starving travelers, predicting a new gold rush rivaling Klondike.

    Jun 26, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  4. The Seattle Star’s Local Beat: A Robber’s $20, a Funeral, and the Yellow Peril Panic

    While New York burns in wire copy, Seattle deals with petty theft, local funerals, and a debunked rumor of an Alaskan battle.

    Mar 18, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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