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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1904 | 1 |
1 story matching mitt
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:mitten, mitter, mite, mitch, miter, mitig
- The Perilous Ring at the Empire Theater
A local boxing match turned into a comedy of errors when the floor collapsed under the combatants twice, sending one fighter into the sub-cellar.
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- Tom Parrott’s Near-Perfect Game
Seattle’s star pitcher shuts down Spokane batters for eight innings in a dominant performance at the ballpark.
- Elevator Mishap at Hunt Mottet Hardware
A 14-year-old employee was critically injured while operating a freight elevator in downtown Tacoma.
- Tragedy in the Mount St. Helens Backcountry
A toddler is maimed after an accident with a hatchet in a remote squatter camp.
- Slapped Down on the Diamond
Tacoma’s baseball team drops to fourth place after a bruising 12-6 loss to the Seattle Siwashes.
- A Street Fight Over a Package of Meat
A man attempted to steal a package of meat off the steps of the Golden Gate building, only to face a vigorous drubbing from his victim.
- The 'Toe Social' of Tacoma
A mischievous fundraising dance where bachelors bid on mystery partners based solely on a glimpse of their feet.
- The Shoemaker Who Refused Charity
Charles Lett, a struggling shoemaker, worked at his bench until the very end, leaving behind a legacy of pride that challenged the city’s notions of poverty and 'divine providence.'
- The Sock Tariff
A local streetcar driver challenges McKinley’s protectionist rhetoric after a surprise tax bill on his mother's gift from Ireland.