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| 1876 | 1 |
| 1878 | 1 |
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1 story matching umpir
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:umpt, empir, umpqua, vampir
- Tragedy at Eagle Gorge
A broken rail causes a catastrophic train derailment, leaving two dead and scores injured.