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  1. The Day the 'Worst Boy' in Seattle Found His Voice

    In an 1876 schoolhouse, a song about 'John Brown' acts as a social intervention to curb the disruptive behavior of a local child.

    Nov 9, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Pickpocket's Busy Night

    A North Bend merchant finds himself 'relieved' of his watch and his freedom after a rough night in the city's variety district.

    Apr 23, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyNightlife

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