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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching grayson
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- Hop Field Knife Fight Ends in Acquittal
A dispute over work performance in a Green River hop field leads to a court appearance and a surprising verdict for an accused man.
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- The 'Green Goods' Confidence Trick
A Tacoma woman narrowly avoids a total swindle only to have her money snatched in a daring streetcar exchange.
- Jess Baker’s Shutout Victory at the Athletic Grounds
A dominant pitching performance led the Tacoma Tigers to a 2-0 victory over Vancouver, silencing doubters and marking a triumphant start to the season.
- The Unsanctioned Heavyweight Brawl in Everett
A six-round bout between two Seattle men leaves the local marshal scrambling to explain why the law failed to stop the illegal fighting.
- The Great Horse Thief of Seattle: A Van Buren Mystery
A dramatic arrest at the Artisan Hotel reveals a tangled web of stolen property, false accusations, and theatrical intrigue involving Edward Howard and Cornelius Vanderbilt.
- The Assistant City Clerk's Gambling Debt
Tacoma’s Assistant City Clerk F.D. McCain has fled after allegedly forging thousands in city warrants to pay off gambling debts.
- The Gambler Who Outsmarted the City Hall
In Tacoma, a local sharp named Morgan has become so powerful that citizens are joking he holds more sway than the elected officials.
- Russell Conwell Urges Tacoma to Find Its Own 'Acres of Diamonds'
The famous orator visits the First Christian Church to challenge Tacoma residents to recognize the latent wealth and potential in their own backyard.
- The Sheriff’s Swift Justice at Commencement Bay
After a horse was stolen from Georgetown, the sheriff tracked the thieves to a camp near the Indian reservation and recovered the animal in less than 24 hours.