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2 stories matching swift
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:swifter, swiftest, swiftwat, sift, swim, shift
- Domestic Crisis in Tekoa
A husband's attempt to isolate his wife leads to a standoff, a threat of murder-suicide, and a swift legal separation.
- Brutal Murder of Local Gambler Sparks Manhunt
A Chinese gambler is murdered in a Colfax alley, leading to a swift, multi-town pursuit and the capture of a suspect near the Snake River.