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2 stories matching bavarian

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  1. He Loved Her Too Much to Marry Her

    Adam Gehm, a Bavarian logger working in Carbonado, shot himself in a Seattle lodging house after confessing to a friend that illness left him unable to provide for the woman he loved. He had tried once before.

    Apr 25, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  2. The Ball That Shook Seattle: A Night of Masks, Money, and 'Transposed Sexes'

    In the damp cold of February 1877, Seattle’s elite gathered for a masquerade ball that defied social norms, featuring cross-dressing performers and a prize for the 'best sustained character'—a rare glimpse into the territory's vibrant, chaotic social life.

    Feb 17, 1877Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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