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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching efer
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:defer, nefer, pefer, refer, keefer, kiefer
- The 'Line-Man' Forger of 1891
A young con artist dressed as a weary lineman successfully swindled several Seattle clothing stores and a saloon before vanishing into the night.
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- A Near Miss at Second and Pike
A pedestrian’s moment of distraction leads to a dramatic collision with a downtown cable car, resulting in a surprising escape.