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3 stories matching betti

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  1. Six Days to Raise a Burned Hop House: Toledo Turns Out for One of Its Own

    When Homer Betty's hop house went up in flames on September 9, his neighbors did not wait for the insurance man — they had a new one standing and ready for business by the 15th.

    Oct 1, 1902The RanchToledo, Lewis County

  2. A Holiday Sleigh Ride and a Country Brawl

    High spirits and romantic tension turn into a violent confrontation at a rural Christmas donation party in Cedar County.

    Dec 25, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCedar Creek, Seattle, Clallam CountyScandal

  3. The Man Who Bought a Horse for $10,000 to Save His Reputation

    In the high-stakes world of early 20th-century horse racing, Chicago financier William A. Bradley paid a fortune for a mare named Willieette, not just for speed, but to settle a public feud with Jack Curley.

    Mar 1, 1899The Seattle StarBryant, Seattle, King County

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