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8 stories matching mortif
- Tragic Hunting Accident on Lopez Island
A newly arrived settler loses his life in a freak firearm accident while preparing his homestead.
- The Unpopular Appointment of B. F. Kendall
Public outcry swells across Washington Territory against the controversial selection of a local lawyer as the new Indian Superintendent.
- The Clerkship Scandal at City Hall
A municipal court clerkship nomination is derailed amid allegations of a secret deal to trade the position for political favor.
- The University Takes the Classroom to the State
In an effort to bridge the gap between Washington’s rural families and higher education, the Board of Regents announces regional entrance examinations.
- The Shell Game at Myers Cannery
Two women are swindled out of $300 by a gang of con artists near the Myers Cannery, leading to a police hunt for the perpetrators of this classic 'gold brick' scam.
- Seattle Burned the Devil's Playthings in the City Furnace
The Colored Pastime Club's cards and tables went up in smoke, reviving memories of the Budweiser raid, Sheriff Cochran's cleanup, and the 1885 Chinese riots.
- The Unintended Voyage of a Victoria Day Excursionist
A man looking to celebrate the Queen's birthday ends up on an accidental odyssey across international waters after being denied passage on a ferry.
- A $25,000 Suit for Stolen Affection
An 1892 Seattle husband took his wife’s alleged lover to court—and put a price on heartbreak.
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- The Fatal Feats of the Fire Fiend
A traveling variety performer dies of consumption in Victoria after years of swallowing molten lead and red-hot iron.