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3 stories matching ecstat

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  1. The Moonlit Confession: A Romantic Friendship in Snohomish

    A local resident’s poetic declaration of love to a companion named Fidencia, published in the 'Wonders' column, reveals the tender, coded language of queer intimacy in late-19th century Washington.

    May 12, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish, Snohomish CountyLGBTQ+ Lives · Strange But True

  2. The Man Who Wanted to Go to Jail

    A desperate and confused man repeatedly begged police to arrest him, only to be rebuffed by officers who had no interest in adding him to their workload.

    Dec 22, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Gold Rush That Never Was: Walla Walla’s Delusion of Wealth

    In January 1889, a local paper in Walla Walla, Washington, published an ecstatic report claiming the city was awash in gold dust and twenty-dollar pieces, comparing its prosperity to the heyday of the Salmon River mines. It was a stark contrast to the reality of a region still recovering from economic busts.

    Jan 6, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

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