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1 story matching kighten

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  1. The $500 Fine for Keeping a 'Bad' House: Seattle's War on Vice and the Women of Yesler Way

    In the early days of Seattle, police didn't just arrest prostitutes; they targeted the property owners who housed them. A recent court case reveals the financial stakes of the city's moral crusade.

    Jun 9, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerYesler Way, Seattle, King CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

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