The Tragedy at Spanaway Lake
A man’s body, found tethered to heavy freight car brake shoes, offers a grim mystery in the woods near Tacoma.
“A half-inch rope was wound about his neck, at the ends of which were brake shoes from a freight car truck.”
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Mange Outbreak Hits Spanaway
A dangerous animal disease threatens the local economy, as officials scramble to isolate horses and dogs to prevent further contagion.
“Mange, or Texas Itch, as it is sometimes called, is a very dangerous disease.”
A Fourth of July Tragedy at Spanaway Lake
A widowed mother’s holiday outing ends in horror when her two young sons are severely burned by accidental fireworks explosions.
“The water extinguished the flames, and after Mrs. Briggs had pulled him out, she dipped the other one into the water to quench the fire that was burning both him and his clothes.”
Seeking Redress for the Snake River Conflict
A Hillhurst man prepares a government claim for losses sustained during the Indian wars of 1851.
“Mr. Frost served as a volunteer during the Indian war, for the sum of $8 per month, and supplied all his own clothing and food.”
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