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3 stories matching sightse

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  1. The Kids vs. Tacoma: A Sunday Slugfest

    Before the Mariners or the Sounders, Seattle's local baseball rivalry with Tacoma defined civic pride, complete with marathon banquets and high-stakes amateur play.

    Jun 21, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. Two Hundred Spokane Boosters Ride the New Line Into Newport — and Get a Sleigh Ride

    President F. Blackwell of the Idaho & Washington Northern brought nearly 200 Spokane business and railroad men over his brand-new road to Newport, where the band, the Commercial Club and five sleighs were waiting to sell them on the town.

    Jan 30, 1908The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Mysterious Death of Abe Gross

    A 28-year-old Tacoma dry-goods partner was found shot through the mouth in his bed. His brother's grief, a coroner's open verdict, and a city's disbelief turned a private tragedy into a public mystery.

    Mar 31, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

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