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4 stories matching player

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:play, playgoer, layer, payer, placer, planer

  1. The Pugilist and the Player: A Seattle Clash of Champions

    A local boxing favorite and a Philadelphia fencing master prepare for a high-stakes showdown at the Jefferson Street Theater.

    Aug 17, 1899The Seattle StarJefferson Street, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. The High Stakes of Seattle Tennis

    Athletes from across the Pacific Northwest descend on Seattle for a high-tension tournament, as the city gears up to host the regional championships.

    Aug 12, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  3. The Tin Trust Betrayal: 2,000 Workers Left in the Dark

    As Seattle celebrates commencement week and the Spanish-American War heats up, a massive industrial shutdown in nearby Duwamish leaves thousands of families without income.

    Jun 3, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  4. The King Who Played Poker with the Speaker

    King Edward VII’s legendary skill at the card table reveals a surprising side of the British monarch during his 1905 American tour.

    May 15, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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