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1 story matching oldest
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:boldest, coldest, olden, older, eldest, oddest
- The Unheard-of Honesty of Captain Starr
In an era of public distrust, a Seattle steamer captain surprises the city by compensating a passenger for a stolen trunk without the threat of a lawsuit.