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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching smashup
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:smash, smasher, sma
- A Runaway Laundry Wagon
Horses pull a laundry wagon down a steep Seattle hill, ending in a wreck that miraculously injures no one.
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- The North Bend Punch-Up
A grudge match between two former partners leads to a brawl and a trip to court.
- The Arcade Saloon Melee
A morning brawl involving the 'John Bull Combination' spills out of the Arcade Saloon and into the street.