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2 stories matching limbo

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:limb, limber, limburg, lima, lime, limp

  1. The Battle Over the Public Purse

    A legal challenge threatens county infrastructure funding, exposing a rift over how the town calculates its own wealth and debt.

    Jul 30, 1891Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyCity Hall

  2. The Great Yakima Salary Standoff

    A budget dispute between county officials and the courts threatens to leave the treasurer empty-handed and the county’s finances in limbo.

    Oct 15, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima County Courthouse, YakimaCity Hall

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