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  1. The 'Rich Deed' That Wasn't: Snohomish’s Wild Gold Rush Hoax and the Community’s Reality Check

    A sensational tale of a legendary gold mine in Snohomish captivated locals, but the paper quickly pivots to a sobering assessment of the lumber industry's financial struggles and the region's agricultural potential.

    Jan 22, 1876The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

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  1. The Bootblack Ban: City Cracks Down on Alley Hustlers

    Chief of Police ordered to serve notices to all bootblacks occupying city alleys; merchants and workers clash over public space.

    Apr 25, 1899The Seattle StarFirst Avenue, Seattle

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