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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1872 | 1 |
1 story matching folliott
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- The Ghostly Return of Mr. Folliott
A Seattle husband returns from a harrowing journey in India to find his 'widow' has remained faithful—despite the local gossips who were eager to see her remarry.
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- The Trial of Ferdinand Falkenbarg
A shooting incident involving the 'Duke of York' and his family sparks outrage in Port Townsend, revealing the complex, fading status of local Indigenous leaders in the frontier era.
- The Unlucky Return of Alexander Fachant
A Frenchman who forfeited a $2,000 bond believing he was free finds that federal law has a longer reach than he expected.
- A Shootout on Front Street
An attempted arrest of two suspected thieves ends in a violent exchange of gunfire near the waterfront.
- A Precarious Bicycle Ride Ends in Tragedy for a Tacoma Musician
A member of the Tacoma military band is recovering from a gunshot wound after a tumble from his bicycle caused his concealed revolver to discharge.
- A Sudden Tragedy in Woodlawn
A wedding celebration near Custer turned to mourning after a fatal stroke took the life of Mrs. Henry Pyatt.
- A Mother's Fight Through Three Marriages
After years of manipulation and threats, a Tacoma woman turns to the courts to reclaim her child from a former partner.
- Tom Parrott’s Near-Perfect Game
Seattle’s star pitcher shuts down Spokane batters for eight innings in a dominant performance at the ballpark.
- A Deadly Dispute on the Waterfront
A local longshoreman is accused of murder after a violent fight leaves one man dead and his ex-wife seeking justice.