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3 stories matching iceland

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:ireland, eland, deland, inland, island, leland

  1. The Tragedy of a Heartbroken Immigrant in North Seattle

    After his sweetheart ended their three-month courtship, a young Icelander attempted to take his own life in a ravine-side garret.

    Mar 27, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHarrison Street, Seattle, King CountyScandal

  2. The Mystery of the Yakima Avenue Diver

    A rare northern bird is discovered in the middle of a city street at night, baffling locals until a taxidermist cements its place in history.

    Oct 29, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  3. The Uncharted Riches of the Deep Sea

    In 1891, visionary fisheries expert James G. Swan argued that Washington's future wealth wasn't just in timber, but in the massive, untapped halibut and cod banks off the coast.

    Jan 1, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCape Flattery, Neah Bay, Clallam CountyFollow the Money

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