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1 story matching roseau

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  1. City's Tide Lands Protected from Speculators

    Federal land officials reject attempts to claim Seattle harbor water as private property using questionable land scrip.

    Feb 15, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerElliott Bay, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money

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  1. A New 'Monte Carlo' in Fairhaven

    Two entrepreneurs prepare to open a lavish new club and billiard room on McKenzie Street.

    Mar 25, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham

  2. The World-Famous 'Nonpareil' Comes to Fairhaven

    Jack Dempsey, the legendary middleweight champion, brings a high-profile glove contest to the local Casino Theatre, electrifying the town.

    May 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham

  3. A Candy-Shop Front, a Church Shadow, and a Vice Conviction in Downtown Seattle

    Rose Zetler was found guilty of running a disorderly house near Third and University, with testimony tying her husband to a tar-and-feathering in Winnipeg.

    Jan 8, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  4. A Fairhaven Prize Fight

    A boxing match between two 'heavyweights' is set for the Cas Theatre, promising a display of athletic skill rather than a slugfest.

    Mar 16, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham

  5. A Cultural Tableau in Fremont

    Lake Union Lodge members stage an elaborate Japanese-themed wedding and fan drill to celebrate local community spirit.

    Apr 2, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFremont, Seattle

  6. A Close Call at the Teachout Residence

    When smoke began to fill the bedroom walls, a quick-thinking resident saved her home from total ruin.

    Jan 20, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterRichland

  7. A Mother’s Tragic Descent

    A young woman’s mental health crisis in the Harvard House leads to a desperate, late-night intervention.

    Oct 4, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

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