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| Year | Stories |
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| 1899 | 3 |
3 stories matching moss
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:mossi, mos, mossman, mose, most, mossback
- The Tragic End of Cora Moss: An Orphan’s Suicide After Assault
A young woman from the outskirts of Seattle took her own life after being assaulted by a man who subsequently fled the scene, leaving behind only grief and unanswered questions.
- The Saloon Ordinance and the 'Back Door' Scandal
Seattle City Council members clash over zoning laws for liquor licenses, with accusations of bribery and political maneuvering threatening to shut down saloons in key districts.
- Death Reared Its Horrid Head: Steam Heater Explosion Kills Two Men in Downtown Seattle
A careless Japanese fireman left a boiler unattended at Second and Washington, causing a catastrophic explosion that killed one man instantly and mortally wounded another.