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4 stories matching faust

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  1. The Devil Comes to Seattle

    While regional flooding scared off other traveling shows, the John Griffith 'Faust' company arrived with a wagonload of 'calcium light tanks' and stage magic to dazzle the city.

    Jun 17, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. The Watchful Companion

    An elderly saloon worker dies in a local barn, found only because his dog refused to abandon the site.

    Aug 5, 1904The Tacoma TimesWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyWork & Pay · Strange But True

  3. A House Lifted Off Its Foundations and Floated Out Into the Lake

    After five days of rain, Lake Cushman rose to record heights — eight feet deep on the hotel floor — and carried one man's house bodily across the clearing into the water.

    Jan 18, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerLake CushmanDisasters

  4. The Man from Mexico Comes to Town: Wenatchee’s New Theater Opens with Star-Studded Fanfare

    As the city celebrates its new cultural landmark, the Watson Stock Company arrives to perform 'The Man from Mexico,' promising a week of high drama and comedy that rivals Seattle's biggest hits.

    Jul 3, 1905The Wenatchee Daily WorldWenatchee, Chelan CountyBoom & Bust · Nightlife

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