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2 stories matching freshen

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  1. The Jailer and the Cell: A Brutal Scuffle in 1891

    A repeat offender turns the city jail into a ring for a violent, bloody showdown with his longtime adversary, the jailer.

    Jan 15, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. Shingle-Weaver Collapses After Mistaking Poison for Breath Fresheners

    An amateur theatrical rehearsal in Tacoma turns into a medical emergency when a man swallows the wrong bottle.

    Jan 4, 1909The Tacoma TimesN 30th St, Tacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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  1. Stopping the Smut Explosions

    Innovation in threshing technology saved Washington farmers from fire and financial ruin.

    Nov 2, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanOakesdale

  2. An Anonymous Threat in Everett

    A local bank janitor receives a typed, skull-and-crossbones threat to leave town or face accusations from his past.

    Aug 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanEverett

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