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2 stories matching twos

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  1. The Brewery Barricade: A Pioneer Land Grab

    A young saloon keeper attempts to fence off a public path to build a beer garden, igniting a neighborhood revolt in 1887 Seattle.

    Feb 19, 1887Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money · Strange But True

  2. The Silver Rally That Couldn't Afford to Rent the Hall

    A hundred Seattle free-silver men met on the Armory steps after the rent fell through, then passed the hat to send one delegate to Salt Lake City.

    May 11, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerArmory, Seattle, King CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

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