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3 stories matching lotta

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  1. The Stage as an Antidote to 'Society Scandals'

    When asked why she continued working despite her wealth, the famed actress Lotta Crabtree warned that women who lacked professional 'outlets' were prone to depression and mischief.

    Feb 22, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOthello, Seattle, King County

  2. The Walla Walla Carnival of 1903

    Thousands flocked to the Stadium for a midsummer spectacle featuring live acts, exotic shows, and the coronation of a carnival queen.

    Sep 2, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  3. The Boy Who Stole a Horse to Earn His Keep

    A 17-year-old’s desperate attempt to fund his future ends in jail, sparking a local debate on juvenile justice and the harsh realities of poverty in early Seattle.

    Jun 28, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOpera House, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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