Joe Davis
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- Oct 30, 1887The Ghostly Note of Joe DavisAfter his wife’s death in Oregon, a man jailed in Seattle took his own life in his prison cell, leaving behind a haunting, misspelled confession that claimed they had died for each other.Seattle, WA
- Sep 28, 1903The Dime-Novel Thug Bound for Walla WallaAfter a Tacoma streetcar holdup, a convicted robber is sentenced to 14 years at the state penitentiary.Washington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, WA
- May 23, 1904The Hardware Heist Ends in BetrayalTwo young burglars thought their sailor friend was the perfect fence—until he walked them straight into a police ambush.Seventh Street, Tacoma, WA
- May 26, 1904The Tragedy of the Blind BaggageA man forced to leave Tacoma loses his life on the tracks near Roy.Tacoma, WA
- Mar 11, 1909Twenty Votes for the Dike, One Against — and the Whole Election Thrown OutCalispel Valley farmers voted 20 to 1 to create Diking District No. 2 at the New Hope school house. Then the opposition pointed out the notices had been posted only eight days — and the district collapsed before it ever levied a cent.Newport, WA