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4 stories

  1. Vigilante Justice Looms in Asotin

    A town sits on the edge of a riot following a deadly fire and accusations of arson.

    Mar 23, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Desperate Flight of Charles E. Myers

    Accused of a fatal arson in Asotin, a man is moved from jail to jail across the state to escape an angry lynch mob.

    Mar 24, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Wild West of Asotin City

    Federal authorities scramble as intoxicated travelers on the Washington-Idaho border cause local terror and gunplay.

    May 9, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin City, Asotin, Asotin CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. A Wild Bear Fight on the Grand Ronde

    A local hunter witnesses a brutal showdown between a cinnamon and a black bear in the Asotin County mountains.

    Sep 6, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerAsotin, Asotin CountyStrange But True

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