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3 stories

  1. Mill Tragedy in Cosmopolis

    A local worker faces permanent injury after a horrific accident at the saw.

    Jun 1, 1893Aberdeen HeraldCosmopolis, Grays Harbor CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. The Mud-Bound Stash

    After stealing hundreds of dollars from a mess house in Cosmopolis, a thief uses a clever ruse involving a fake fall to bury his loot.

    Mar 20, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCosmopolis, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Marshal's Staged Room Inspection

    A Seattle detective relies on the local marshal to nab a mail thief hiding out in a Cosmopolis hotel.

    May 18, 1893Aberdeen HeraldCosmopolis, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

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