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1 story matching chappi

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  1. The Girl Who Fought Back: A Chippie’s Cane Meets His Cane

    When a fruit inspector’s daughter was harassed on Columbia Street, her father didn’t just call the police—he delivered a lesson in justice that left the harasser running for his life.

    Apr 1, 1899The Seattle StarColumbia Street, Seattle, King CountyStrange But True

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  1. A Noisy Surprise for the Newlyweds

    Local residents revive the old-fashioned 'charivari' tradition to celebrate a neighbor’s recent marriage with a cacophonous midnight parade.

    Jan 11, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla

  2. Tragedy on the Lummi Reservation

    An elderly Lummi man is found dead in his cabin, with suspicion turning toward his young wife and her rumored lover.

    Jun 16, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerLummi Reservation

  3. A Brave Escape on the Road to Chehalis

    A young woman encounters a would-be robber on the road, outwitting him with nothing but her voice and her speed.

    Dec 29, 1903The Tacoma TimesCentralia

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