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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 1 |
1 story matching fireman
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- Passenger Train Derails Near Walla Walla
An engineer is severely scalded after a train crashes through a bridge near Riparia, prompting insurance agents to offer a reward for arsonists.