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1 story matching straus

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  1. Eight Men Arrested in South D Street Gambling Sweep

    City detectives targeted a lodging house suspected of hosting illegal card games late Saturday night.

    May 3, 1909The Tacoma Times1544 South D Street, Tacoma, Pierce CountyNightlife

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  1. A Spokane Craftsman's Twelve-Year Masterpiece in Human Hair

    Charles Streib spent over a decade creating portraits of Generals Washington and Sherman from thousands of strands of human hair—a feat of patience and artistry that astonished the city.

    Jul 28, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane

  2. Consolidation in the 'Wet Goods' Trade

    Saloon owners in Waitsburg pool their resources to eliminate competition as the local market for spirits cools.

    Oct 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanWaitsburg

  3. The Saloon Stoop Feud

    A corner clothing shop proprietor scores a court victory against a neighboring basement saloon's attempt to wall off the sidewalk.

    Jun 22, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  4. A Risky Ride on St. Helens Avenue

    A livery stable employee survives a dangerous fall after his horse slips on icy Tacoma streets.

    Jan 18, 1904The Tacoma TimesSt. Helens Avenue, Tacoma

  5. St. Louis Money Comes to Dig Seattle's South Canal

    A telegram to Eugene Semple announced that the Ames brothers and their St. Louis backers were on their way to take charge of the South Canal, as engineers surveyed the tide flats and a dredger headed west.

    Jun 1, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  6. The 'Stag' Party Mystery of 1885

    While Seattle’s society columns were filled with typical party announcements, a curiously exclusive gathering at the residence of Mrs. John Lately sparked local whispers.

    Jun 23, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  7. Sauerkraut vs. the Burglar

    A serial burglar is finally caught, but his most memorable encounter was a failed heist at a boarding house.

    Jan 15, 1904The Tacoma TimesCommerce Street, Tacoma

  8. The $220 Champion Cow

    Governor Louis F. Hart's bargain-bin auction purchase becomes a world-record-holding dairy star, valued now at thousands.

    Nov 21, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanFort Steilacoom, Lakewood

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