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  1. Street Robbery in Spokane

    Two young boys ambushed a woman near a streetcar stop, snatching her purse in the dark.

    Oct 15, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyTrue Crime

  2. Faith vs. Regulation: The Methodist Church Debate

    Bishop J.W. Hamilton discusses the possibility of amending strict church prohibitions against dancing, card playing, and theater attendance at the upcoming general conference.

    Sep 4, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

  3. The Thespians' Farmhouse Feast

    When a special train breaks down, a famous traveling theater troupe abandons the stage to cook an impromptu dinner at a nearby farmhouse.

    Oct 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyStrange But True

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