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3 stories matching strain

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  1. Tragedy on Pioneer Square: A Young Woman’s Brush with Death

    While visitors from Victoria watched the fireworks display on Pioneer Square, a stray firecracker ignited a young woman's clothing, leading to a harrowing struggle for survival.

    Jul 5, 1899The Seattle StarPioneer Square, Seattle, King CountyDisasters

  2. Seattle’s City Council Rejects Public Power in Favor of Private Monopoly

    In a decisive vote that prioritized corporate interests over municipal control, Seattle leaders refused to condemn the city's water supply, effectively handing power to private developers.

    May 2, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Captain Who Died for His Flag

    A Seattle lawyer’s final wish—to be killed in battle while holding the American flag—was tragically fulfilled in Manila, casting a storm over the local community.

    Mar 27, 1899The Seattle StarSeattle, King County

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