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4 stories matching kill
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:killea, killer, killiam, killian, kile, kiln
- Tragedy at the Renton Coal Mine
A young miner is killed instantly by a falling boulder while working deep inside a Renton coal drift.
- A Train Accident at Black River
A woman suffers a severe injury while disembarking from a train, highlighting the dangers of early rail transit.
- Blood on the Tracks: The Renton Saloon Brawl of 1877
A card game, a wrestling match, and a concealed knife turned a quiet evening into a deadly tragedy in Renton.
- The Stockbroker Who Loved Too Many Renton Maidens
A flirtatious stockbroker lands in court over his 'Don Juan tendencies' after bombarding young hotel workers with red-ink love letters and unrequested rings.