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2 stories matching scribbl

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  1. The Poet and the Plagiarized Verse

    A Tacoma man discovers his own lines in a Henry Wadsworth Longfellow poem, sparking a debate over the poet's 'clipping' habits.

    Jul 22, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. A Desperate Night at the Clifton House

    A Clallam County resident struggling with alcoholism and personal heartache attempts to end his life in a downtown hotel.

    Mar 6, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFifth Street, Seattle, King CountyScandal

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