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3 stories matching preliminari

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  1. The Territory Opens Its First University Schools

    A new collegiate and primary institution launches in Seattle under the leadership of A. S. Mercer.

    Oct 18, 1862Washington StandardUniversity of Washington, Seattle, King County

  2. A Deadly Dispute on the Pataha

    A Christmas Day argument over a tool leaves a young man dead and the legal system in disarray due to missing paperwork.

    Jan 6, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanPataha, Garfield CountyTrue Crime

  3. Allegations of Land Office Fraud

    A citizen accuses political candidate S. Garfielde of withholding land certificates and pocketing fees during his time as a receiver of public moneys.

    Jul 6, 1861Washington StandardOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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