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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 1 |
1 story matching berst
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:bers, berstow, bere, berg, bern, bert
- Death Reared Its Horrid Head: Steam Heater Explosion Kills Two Men in Downtown Seattle
A careless Japanese fireman left a boiler unattended at Second and Washington, causing a catastrophic explosion that killed one man instantly and mortally wounded another.
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- A Dangerous Close Encounter at Priest Rapids
A local farmer narrowly survives a frightening accident after his team of colts went rogue.
- The Terrier Who Took His Bedtime Seriously
When his mistress tried to teach a pet a lesson in discipline, the dog showed he was two steps ahead.
- The Tragedy at the Bremerton Wharf
A fatal altercation between two naval shipmates reveals the volatility of racial tensions in the maritime workforce.
- Tragedy on Sixth Avenue
A young child dies after a tragic accident at home while her father was working at his pharmacy downstairs.