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8 stories matching shea
- The Everett Dog Catcher Conflict
A simmering dispute between the city marshal and the police captain over the humiliation of dog-catching duties ends in a standoff with service revolvers.
- The Sudden Vanishing of Annie Shea
A young woman disappears from her Spokane home, leaving family in Seattle desperate for word of her whereabouts.
- The Bank Won't Count Your Trees
Federal land banks rule that orchards offer insufficient security for long-term mortgage loans, citing the risk of disease and neglect.
- The Stubborn Clerk and the Mayor's Keys
A city employee faces arrest and a $100 fine for refusing to surrender his office keys after being fired for poor housekeeping.
- The Bank Won't Bet on Orchards
Federal land bank president D. G. O'Shea declares fruit trees are too risky for long-term farm loans.
- A Saloonkeeper's .32 Ends a Masked Raid on Old Town
Three masked men with Winchester rifles walked into the Dougherty & Wilcox saloon at eleven o'clock Saturday night. One of them never walked out.
- Mill Consumed by Night Fire
A fire near Everson destroyed a large cedar mill and substantial lumber stock, causing thousands in damages.
- Jess Baker’s Shutout Victory at the Athletic Grounds
A dominant pitching performance led the Tacoma Tigers to a 2-0 victory over Vancouver, silencing doubters and marking a triumphant start to the season.
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- Show Business Solidarity for a Local Acrobat
When an aerialist and her husband faced medical catastrophe, the community rallied for a benefit show at the park.
- A Night at the Park for the Kobers
The local Eagles lodge and Shields Park management host a benefit performance to support a professional performer recovering from surgery.
- A Tragic Finality on Fourth and Columbia
A young woman takes her own life in a fit of despair, marking a dark chapter for a Seattle boarding house.
- A Sudden End in the Aberdeen Ballroom
A prominent local businessman collapses and dies while dancing.
- A Widow’s Gritty Resolve in the Chehalis Wilderness
After her husband was crushed by a falling tree in the remote woods, a woman used a saw to free his body and kept vigil alone through the night.
- Musicians Stranded in Seattle After Labor Dispute
Two orchestra members of the Shay Opera Company find themselves out of work and funds after requesting their pay.
- A Deadly Runaway Near Lakeside
An Italian gardener dies in agony after a team of horses bolts, dragging him through the road.
- Stanford Overwhelms the Seattle Athletic Club
In a high-wind, high-scoring slugfest, the visiting Palo Alto team dismantled the local club in an exhibition of raw offensive power.