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  1. Mayor Orders Crackdown on Vice

    Colfax officials scramble to collect fines from gambling dens and 'the half world' as the city council seeks to boost revenue.

    May 11, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. A Judicial Feud Erupts in Whitman County

    A former prosecutor and a sitting judge trade public accusations of deceit, perjury, and misconduct involving a prisoner and a local jail scandal.

    Jan 5, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  3. A Judge’s Crusade Against County Corruption

    Whitman County Judge William McDonald issues a blistering order to the prosecutor, detailing long-standing allegations of jailhouse abuse, probate perjury, and illegal spending by commissioners.

    Jan 5, 1900The Colfax GazetteWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxCity Hall

  4. Brutal Murder of Local Gambler Sparks Manhunt

    A Chinese gambler is murdered in a Colfax alley, leading to a swift, multi-town pursuit and the capture of a suspect near the Snake River.

    Jun 1, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

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