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3 stories matching longev

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  1. The Peril of Random Gunfire on Walla Walla Streets

    A local editor warns that unless the city curbs random shooting, citizens will soon need to wear armor to safely walk downtown.

    Nov 4, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. Inside the Western Washington Asylum

    A biennial report reveals the harsh realities and overcrowding at the state facility for the insane in Steilacoom.

    Dec 25, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSteilacoom, Pierce CountyCity Hall

  3. The Lumbermen Who Worshipped a Black Cat

    Seattle initiates into the Concatenated Order of Hoo-Hoo, a new fraternal society for lumbermen, complete with black robes, mock titles and a banquet.

    May 30, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMasonic Temple, Seattle, King CountyLocal Legends · Strange But True

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