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  1. The Man Who Borrowed $500 to Chase Gold

    William Jensen returns from the Klondike with nothing but 60 cents and a story of survival, proving that in the Yukon, credit is worth more than gold.

    May 6, 1899The Seattle StarPalouse, Whitman CountyStrange But True

  2. The Haunted Cabin That Killed Twice

    A Texas rancher’s murder mystery travels north to Washington, where a cowboy finds himself accused of killing his partner in the exact spot—and with the same knife—that vanished from a prosecutor's safe.

    Apr 27, 1899The Seattle StarPullman, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Town That Owes Nothing: Oakesdale’s Fiscal Miracle

    While other municipalities drown in debt from the boom years, this small Washington town boasts a cash-rich treasury and zero bonds.

    Apr 4, 1899The Seattle StarOakesdale, Whitman CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

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