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  1. Ballard's City Attorney Skipped Court—and the City Paid a Debt Twice

    A $1,046 judgment forced Ballard to pay the same debt twice, prompting the mayor to demand an investigation into City Attorney Edmund Peters' neglect.

    Feb 7, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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  1. The Amazon of Second Street

    When an officer attempted to arrest a man during a street brawl, his wife stepped in with a display of pugilistic skill that stunned the police and the crowd.

    Feb 22, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerYesler Avenue, Seattle

  2. The Monkey and the Parachute

    A Seattle balloonist's aerial act for the Humane Society's consideration.

    Aug 2, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  3. Polly Noble’s Great Escape

    A City Jailer's pet parrot, known for her conversational skills, escaped to the rooftops after being spooked by a neighborhood dog.

    Jun 12, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerYesler Avenue, Seattle

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