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  1. The Daffodils Rise: Seattle’s Spring Awakening

    As the severe winter finally breaks, gardeners and housewives alike rush to reclaim their yards from the frost, marking a collective seasonal shift in the Pacific Northwest.

    Apr 7, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King County

  2. The Great Pigeon Whiskey Heist

    A Seattle police officer's bungled attempt to intoxicate local church pigeons ends in his own humiliation.

    Jul 17, 1899The Seattle StarFirst Methodist Church, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Policeman, the Whiskey, and the Sober Pigeons

    A Seattle officer's attempt to trap church-dwelling pigeons using liquor-soaked corn ended in a hilariously humiliating failure when the birds refused to lose their composure.

    Jul 15, 1899The Seattle StarFirst Methodist Church, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

  4. The Great Welcome: Seattle Plans a 'Rousing' Ovation for Returning War Heroes

    Mayor Humes and city officials rally behind a public subscription to fund fireworks, banquets, and even a mock battle at Lake Washington to greet the Washington Volunteers returning from Manila.

    Apr 29, 1899The Seattle StarLake Washington Park, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall

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