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4 stories matching unsteadi

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:unsteadili, steadi, unreadi, instead, unsoldi, unstabl

  1. The Custody Battle of the Silver State House

    After a failed divorce, a Seattle husband wins custody of his daughters, alleging his wife was 'masquerading' in male attire and neglecting their home.

    Nov 18, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  2. The Great Fourth of July Exodus: Tacoma’s Streets Empty as Seattle Claims the Holiday

    While Tacoma lay quiet and deserted on Independence Day, its residents flocked to Seattle for steamers, picnics, and political meetings, leaving behind only a few 'pocket pickets' and a marching army of women.

    Jul 5, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  3. The Unwieldy Giants of the Sound

    After a grueling trip from Australia, a captain declares five-masted schooners unfit for the deep-water lumber trade.

    Dec 31, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPort Townsend, Jefferson County

  4. The Town That Owes Nothing: Oakesdale’s Fiscal Miracle

    While other municipalities drown in debt from the boom years, this small Washington town boasts a cash-rich treasury and zero bonds.

    Apr 4, 1899The Seattle StarOakesdale, Whitman CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

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