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1 story matching kimono

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:kim, kima, kimm, kino, kimbl, kimpi

  1. Nightgowned Citizen Puts Burglar to Flight

    A local homeowner interrupted a late-night intruder, forcing him to flee empty-handed—save for a stolen kimono.

    Apr 1, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

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  1. The Silent Protest at the County Jail

    A Japanese man held in the county jail initiates a desperate hunger strike, vowing to abstain from food until Russia is defeated in the ongoing conflict.

    Feb 20, 1904The Tacoma TimesSeattle

  2. The Queen City Brass Band's High-Stakes Ballroom Dance

    In an era of strict social decorum, a Seattle brass band hosts an 'apron and necktie' ball at the Court House, strictly barring 'disreputable characters' to fund their new uniforms.

    Mar 12, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerFirst Avenue, Seattle

  3. Kennewick Knights of Pythias Host Chaotic 'Dokies' Initiation

    A parade of 'Tyros' in nightshirts and chains descended upon Kennewick as local Knights of Pythias held a rowdy ceremonial with members from Walla Walla.

    Mar 8, 1917The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick

  4. The 1878 Patent for Long-Distance Kissing

    A satirical inventor in Snohomish introduces a bizarre 'kisograph' machine to keep lovers connected across thousands of miles.

    Jun 19, 1878The Northern StarSnohomish

  5. The Day Seattle’s Dudes Learned to Crease Their Trousers

    A royal fashion blunder in New York trickled down to Seattle’s menswear stores, forever changing how local men pressed their slacks.

    Feb 21, 1892The Seattle Post-Intelligencer1st Avenue, Seattle

  6. From Ilwaco to the Russo-Japanese War

    A local physician departs for the front to serve as a surgeon for the Russian government.

    Apr 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesIlwaco

  7. An Escape From Chinatown

    The first wife of a prominent merchant attempts to flee her unhappy marriage, sparking a chaotic confrontation in the alleyways of old Seattle.

    Dec 8, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerJackson Street, Seattle

  8. The Kiona Store Heist

    Local merchants report a break-in at the Kelso-Hughes shop, where thieves made off with merchandise under the cover of darkness.

    Dec 3, 1914The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKiona

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