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6 stories matching amuck

  1. The Rampage of the Mad Coyote

    A rabid beast terrorizes local farms and breaks up a neighborhood baseball game before being put down.

    Feb 8, 1917The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland, Benton CountyStrange But True

  2. Brutal Assault Leaves Wallula Rancher Fighting for Life

    A stranger’s unprovoked attack with a jagged beer bottle has left a rancher in critical condition, shocking the Pasco community.

    Jul 9, 1914The Kennewick Courier-ReporterPasco, Franklin CountyTrue Crime

  3. The President's Kid-Glove Law

    Everett’s labor press tears into President Taft’s Lincoln Day address, arguing the administration’s talk of 'business confidence' is a betrayal of the working class in favor of the trusts.

    Feb 25, 1910The Labor JournalEverett, Snohomish CountyFollow the Money

  4. Rabid Coyotes Terrorize Richland Farmers

    A bold coyote invades a local ranch, biting livestock and triggering a community-wide alarm over a potential rabies outbreak.

    Nov 2, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland, Benton CountyDisasters

  5. Ole Hanson Declares War on the Senate—and the Race Tracks

    Blocked by a two-thirds rule, the fiery legislator vows lawsuits, subpoenas and a statewide hunt for betting losses until the senate bends.

    Feb 4, 1909The Tacoma TimesWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  6. The Wild Cow That Ran Amok: Seattle’s First Public Menace

    A runaway bovine terrorized the streets of Pioneer Square before being shot dead, sparking a bizarre legal battle over who owned the carcass and whether rotten beef could be sold to unsuspecting diners.

    Jan 24, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

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  1. The Three-Year-Old Who Stowed Away to Gilman

    When a toddler wandered away from his Second and Lenora home, he didn't just get lost—he boarded a train and embarked on an accidental adventure to the coal mining town of Issaquah.

    Aug 5, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. The Jailbird Who Refused to Leave

    After serving sixty days for grand larceny, a Seattle man found freedom so underwhelming that he immediately tried to steal his way back into a cell.

    Jun 22, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerKing County Courthouse, Seattle

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