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4 stories matching marksmanship

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  1. Competition at West Seattle

    The Red Star Gun Club held a marksmanship competition in West Seattle under challenging, rainy conditions.

    May 31, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWest Seattle, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. Seattle and Tacoma Militia Compete for Honors

    Companies from Seattle and Tacoma squared off at Woodland Park and the armory for top honors in marksmanship and drill.

    Oct 14, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWoodland Park, Seattle, King County

  3. The Policeman and the Crow

    A city police officer is dismissed from the force after firing his revolver within city limits to shoot at a crow, leading to a disciplinary hearing.

    Nov 16, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

  4. The Peril of Backyard Marksmanship

    A Deep Creek Falls woman’s attempt to shoot a hawk ends in a gruesome accident that serves as a cautionary tale about home gun safety.

    Sep 23, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerDeep Creek, Spokane, Spokane CountyDisasters

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