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  1. The Mysterious Land Grab of Enumclaw

    A quiet town under the shadow of the Northern Pacific railroad suddenly erupts in land speculation, with rumors swirling that local figures are merely fronting for powerful railway interests.

    Aug 18, 1888The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEnumclaw, King CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Ghost on the Forest Trail

    A lone rider’s remains, discovered near Enumclaw, spark a haunting reflection on the anonymous lives lost in the rush to settle the wild West.

    May 22, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEnumclaw, King CountyTrue Crime

  3. The King of California: An Institutionalized Dreamer

    A laborer from Enumclaw with grand delusions of immense wealth and heavenly status is committed to the asylum at Steilacoom.

    Feb 16, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEnumclaw, King CountyLocal Legends

  4. A Cabin Burned, a Man Vanished Near Enumclaw

    George Eigensteller disappeared from his cabin near Enumclaw; the next morning the cabin burned, and no remains were found in the ruins.

    Aug 31, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerEnumclaw, King CountyTrue Crime

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