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| 1892 | 1 |
| 1899 | 1 |
2 stories matching ellin
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:elli, ellingson, ellington, ellinwood, elliot, ellipt
- Tragedy on Lake Washington
A young boy drowns while ferrying household goods across the lake.
- The Price of 'Progress' at the Turn of the Century
A Seattle property owner battles the city over grading costs she claims amount to 'almost confiscation' of her land.
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- The Tragedy of an Obsessive Pursuit
A Scandinavian immigrant's obsessive courtship in Tacoma turns violent, ending in a police manhunt and a quiet deal to exile the suitor.
- The Sudden End of a Railroad Giant
W.S. Mellen, General Manager of the Northern Pacific, dies of heart failure in Seattle, mourning the loss of a leader known for his integrity and labor relations.