J. A. Thompson
Named in 4 stories. Back to all names
- Feb 2, 1898The Sheriff’s Bold Stand Against Mob RuleA newly minted newspaper editor-sheriff argues that local complicity, not just law enforcement failures, fuels vigilante violence in Washington.Whitman County Courthouse, Colfax, WA
- Mar 16, 1898The Washtucna Horse Thief ExpressA quick-thinking constable and a flurry of telegrams put two suspected horse thieves on the train to Walla Walla.Ritzville, WA
- May 18, 1898The Great 'Old Settler' Debate of 1898Ritzville's town paper picks a fight over who actually earns the title of 'pioneer' in Adams County.Ritzville, WA
- Jun 22, 1898The Reverend and the Editor Spar Over GrammarA local minister demands public corrections for his column, leading to a feisty rebuttal from the newspaper's editorial staff.Ritzville, WA