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  1. The Railroad That Decided It Did Not Have to Obey the State

    Great Northern built a $20,000 depot at Odessa as a gift to a friendly town — while flatly ignoring orders from the Washington Railroad Commission. Now the commission says it will prosecute.

    Oct 21, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentOdessa, Lincoln CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

  2. A Killing Confessed: The Rancher, the Wrecked Home, and the Man Who Waited by the Barn

    Arthur C. Ash admits he waylaid James Boone near Sprague — and says he meant to kill a second man too.

    Jun 16, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentSprague, Lincoln CountyTrue Crime

  3. Unsafe at Any Depth: Detillion Bridge Condemned, Emergency Contract Let

    A joint inspection finds the Spokane River crossing beyond repair, forcing Stevens and Lincoln counties to rescind a contract and fast-track a replacement.

    Oct 7, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentDavenport, Lincoln CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall · Disasters

  4. Chloroformed at the County Fair: A Naked Chase Through Davenport

    A Newport man woke to a thief in his hotel room, gave chase in his birthday suit, and let the night air—and a roll of bills—decide the outcome.

    Oct 14, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentDavenport, Lincoln CountyTrue Crime

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