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3 stories matching mac

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:mace, mach, maci, mack, macl, macey

  1. Masked Vigilantes Hang a Convicted Murderer in Dayton Jail

    James McPherson, convicted of murdering E. H. Cummins at New York Bar, was taken from the Dayton jail by masked men and hanged, despite a governor's reprieve and a new trial order.

    Aug 8, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerDayton, Columbia CountyTrue Crime

  2. They Killed Poor Mac

    A widow steps off the stage at Pomeroy's St. George Hotel with news of her husband's death in Dayton — and the town's sympathy stops short of the dead man.

    Aug 14, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerPomeroy, Garfield CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Persistent Jailbreaker of Seattle

    Bob Matthews, imprisoned for stealing lard, proves to be a one-man wrecking crew for the local jail’s security.

    Jan 31, 1883Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

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