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3 stories

  1. The Tragedy of a Cow and a Fence on Lopez Island

    A minor property dispute over wandering livestock escalated into a fatal shooting on Lopez Island this week.

    May 20, 1882Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLopez Island, San Juan CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Strange Career of Captain Mauritzen

    A crafty imposter poses as a Scandinavian official and newspaper correspondent to fleece local islanders and investigate a non-existent murder.

    Mar 8, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLopez Island, San Juan CountyLocal Legends

  3. Tragic Hunting Accident on Lopez Island

    A newly arrived settler loses his life in a freak firearm accident while preparing his homestead.

    Jun 20, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerLopez Island, San Juan CountyDisasters

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