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3 stories matching farrel
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:farrer, farr, farri, barrel, darrel, farrah
- The Man Who Wasn't There: Tacoma's Gripman Dies from a 'Minor' Car Accident
Sylvester Farrell, a beloved streetcar worker and union member, succumbs to injuries sustained weeks earlier when a broken cable strand caused his car to jerk. His death highlights the hidden dangers of early 20th-century transit labor.
- Verdict for Youth Tortured in Saloon Dispute
A one-armed youth wins a $500 judgment after being bound in wire and strapped for thirteen hours by a saloon owner.
- Tacoma’s Rail Future Hinges on a Tunnel
A Harriman manager promises through Portland–Tacoma trains within 18 months—if the Tacoma tunnel can be finished.