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2 stories matching portman

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:portzman, fortman, postman, port, porti, porto

  1. The Mystery of the Missing Draft

    A Swiss immigrant looking to buy a farm in Tacoma disappears, leaving behind his tools and unanswered questions about a $660 payment.

    Jan 29, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. An Unexpected Guest at the Sheriff's Door

    A South Tacoma deputy spent hours searching for a fugitive only to find him knocking on his own front door.

    Jul 13, 1904The Tacoma TimesSouth Tacoma, Tacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

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