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3 stories matching parri

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:pari, parr, parrish, parran, parrot, par

  1. The Price of a Circus: Seattle Council Fights Over 'Rubbing It All' for Big Top

    In 1903, the City Council clashed over licensing fees for Ringling Bros., with one councilman arguing that theatrical companies already take enough money from the public.

    Jun 10, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. The Day the City Council Abandoned Seattle for Cedar Lake

    In a bizarre twist of municipal governance, Mayor Curry, Comptroller Parry, and Engineer Thompson fled downtown to inspect water pollution at Frankson’s Cedar Lake, leaving the city’s daily operations in limbo.

    May 10, 1899The Seattle StarCedar Lake, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The Forty-Five Day Fast of a Welsh Miner

    Seeking a cure for chronic throat trouble, a local man attempts an extreme medical fast under the guidance of a physician.

    Jul 8, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountySnake Oil

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