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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1861 | 1 |
1 story matching dagger
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:daggett, agger, bagger, danger, digger, drogger
- The Capital Crisis of 1861
A fiery letter to the editor captures the volatile politics of Washington Territory, as Pierce County residents accused the legislature of a 'corrupt bargain' over the location of the capital.
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- Lawmakers Mocked for 'Infra Dig' Stationery and Cutlery
Legislators receive low-quality office supplies, sparking protests, ridicule, and a formal proposal to donate the cheap jack-knives to a butcher's association.