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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 1 |
1 story matching ratten
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:ratter, ratteri, ratti, rattl, batten, fatten
- The Trial of Severus Ratten
A murder trial proceeds in Kitsap County despite defense arguments that local prejudice makes a fair hearing impossible.
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- The Unlikely Peace of the Port Townsend Wharf
A cat known for its hunting prowess inexplicably raises an enormous rat alongside her own litter of kittens.
- A Butcher’s Betrayal Cleared the Packing House
Tacoma’s Carstens Packing Company wins exoneration after a rogue employee bought diseased cattle behind their back, shipping them into the city.
- The 'Rat' Ledger and the Union Strike
After the Tacoma Ledger arbitrarily cut printers' wages by 30 percent, the labor union responded by boycotting the paper and launching a rival daily.
- The Bustle Bandit of Front Street
A routine shopping trip in Seattle took a chaotic turn when a startled store rat sought refuge in the most unlikely place imaginable.
- The Boycott of 'Carsten' Meat
The Everett Trades Council issues a formal blacklist of local grocers, directing union members toward preferred meat sources.
- The Rat in the Wardrobe
A lady’s attempt to light a dark closet leads to a terrifying, fire-starting encounter with a persistent rodent.
- Criminal Malpractice Charges in Roy
Dr. E. W. Ratliffe is arrested on charges regarding the medical treatment of a young woman.
- Labor Tensions Flare Over City Appointments
The Knights of Labor claim Seattle's mayor is prioritizing corporate security over working-class interests.