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4 stories matching nibbl

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  1. The Great Rat War of the Seattle Waterfront

    A local commission merchant argues that poor box design is turning Seattle apple shipments into a banquet for waterfront vermin.

    May 13, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Waterfront, Seattle, King County

  2. The Perils of Courting in a Buggy

    A livery stable customer recounts a disastrous date involving a runaway horse, a kiss, and a very narrow escape.

    Jun 30, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

  3. The Mother Who Was Left Behind

    A tragic railway accident reveals a painful divide between a social-climbing daughter and her neglected mother.

    Dec 3, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  4. The Tragedy of the Dancing Mouse

    A tiny creature with a flair for the dramatic met her end while trying to enjoy a violin performance in the comfort of a private home.

    Jun 9, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

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