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6 stories matching devast

  1. The Tragic Sinking of the Steamer Clallam

    A devastating storm claims the lives of dozens as the Puget Sound Navigation Company’s new steamer founders in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

    Jan 9, 1904The Tacoma TimesPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyDisasters

  2. The Tragedy of Tommy Lake

    A young boy drowns in the tide-swept mudflats of Ballard, marking a devastating loss for a local family.

    Feb 15, 1904The Tacoma TimesSeattle, King CountyDisasters

  3. Miner Phillip Patsco Killed by Falling Rock in Wilkeson

    A long-time miner is killed by a falling rock after warning his partner to safety, leaving behind a family and a devastated community.

    Aug 19, 1904The Tacoma TimesWilkeson, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  4. An Army of Caterpillars Invades the North End

    Thousands of hungry pests swarm Tacoma’s trees, leaving residents fearful for the city’s greenery.

    May 31, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  5. Workplace Accident Leaves Logger Gravely Injured

    A tree felling accident at a coal company operation results in a devastating leg injury and potential gangrene.

    Sep 21, 1904The Tacoma TimesWilkeson, Pierce CountyWork & Pay

  6. The Great Balfour Dock Pie Heist

    A group of hungry laborers were left with nothing but their pride when two men made off with their dessert, ignoring everything but the pastries.

    Jul 13, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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  1. Demented Girl Rescued from Puyallup Reservation

    After being found chained to an outhouse floor, a young Indigenous girl has secured a place at an asylum.

    Mar 16, 1909The Tacoma TimesPuyallup Reservation, Tacoma

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