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3 stories matching painless

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  1. A Pioneer's Final Day in Hanaford Valley

    Theophilus Hanaford, the first settler of the valley that bears his name, died suddenly while working on his farm.

    Mar 28, 1892The Olympia TribuneHanaford Valley, CentraliaGone Forever

  2. The Sorehead Movement Meets Its Funeral

    Seattle independents gather at the G.A.R. hall to plan a fusion ticket, then quietly prepare to let their revolt die.

    Sep 14, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. Thirty-Seven Miners Died Because They Stayed to Fight the Fire

    A blaze in the Franklin coal mine sent smoke through the gangways on Aug. 24, 1894, killing 37 men and boys who thought they had time to escape.

    Aug 25, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBlack Diamond, King CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

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