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2 stories matching lamson

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:lampson, lammerson, laison, lammon, larson, lauson

  1. The Sudden Birth of Tacoma's Ice Industry

    A chance encounter over a warm lemonade led to a major local business venture.

    Dec 28, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerHotel Tacoma, Tacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. The Price of a Smuggled Vice

    Two brothers arrested with thirty pounds of opium off the steamer California face the cold reality of a federal court judgment.

    Jun 29, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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  1. A Final Attempt at Life's End

    After multiple failed attempts, a Tacoma laborer collapses at home, leaving his family in poverty.

    Jul 26, 1904The Tacoma Times2417 South C Street, Tacoma

  2. The 'Stall-Fed Lawyer' and the City's Vice

    A local newspaper calls out a deputy sheriff for failing to raid gambling joints while posturing as a reformer in the city council.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma

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