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1 story matching hensen

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  1. The Sea-Law Rebellion: How Seattle Sailors Won Their Freedom

    Ten seamen who fled the ship Alex Gibson were ordered held by a commissioner, but a sharp legal maneuver centered on maritime labor law secured their release.

    Jan 3, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

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  1. A Baron Among the Sawmills

    A Westphalian nobleman trades the Old World for a homestead in the Grays Harbor country, hoping to bring his new bride to a bustling frontier town.

    Jan 22, 1891Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen

  2. The Tragedy of a Lonely Laborer

    A Norwegian laborer, recently arrived in Port Townsend with a large sum of money, commits a desperate act of self-strangulation while in city jail.

    Feb 1, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend

  3. The Hypnotist of Renton

    A domestic dispute involving a 'hypnotist' neighbor turns violent, leading to arrests and a strange day at the local courthouse.

    Jun 17, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMay Creek, Renton

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