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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1899 | 1 |
1 story matching metter
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- The Convention City: Seattle Hosts Five Major Organizations in One Week
From the Women's Club Federation to the Sons of Veterans, the capital of Washington Territory is buzzing with civic energy as delegates flood downtown hotels and halls.
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- A Counterfeiter's Dramatic Courtroom Scandal
Dr. J. B. Methvin, on trial for counterfeiting, faced high drama in court as his current 'wife'—who had left her husband and children in Texas to elope with him—flew into a rage at the testimony.
- The Counterfeiter Caught in the Act
Dr. J. S. Methvin, an aspiring counterfeiter, is apprehended after escaping from federal marshals in South Park, claiming he was set up by a partner.
- An Elopement from Seattle
A local woman and her partner slip away in the night, choosing a life together in Whatcom.
- Two Towns Emptied Overnight as Gold Fever Hits the Methow
Ruby and Conconully stand nearly deserted while a brand-new townsite at the mouth of the Methow fills faster than carpenters can raise walls.
- The Man Who Took the Bribe to Expose It
Representative Metcalfe’s daring sting operation against Senatorial corruption has turned him into a hero for reformers and a target for powerful enemies.