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2 stories matching murphi

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  1. The Sheriff Who Shot a Convict: A Wenatchee Neighbor’s Defense of Deadly Force

    In July 1905, just days after a chaotic manhunt in Ellensburg, local residents weighed in on the ethics of Sheriff Thomas shooting an escaped convict. One guard called it 'right,' while others questioned the necessity—echoing modern debates over police accountability.

    Jul 14, 1905The Wenatchee Daily WorldEllensburg, Kittitas CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Democratic Party Gathers in Ellensburgh

    A new generation of Democrats assembles to nominate a state ticket for the soon-to-be state of Washington.

    Sep 12, 1889The Yakima HeraldKittitas County Courthouse, EllensburgCity Hall

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