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| 1876 | 1 |
1 story matching bribe
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:briber, briberi, bri, bribabl, bric, brig
- The Scandal at Yesler’s Wharf
A political candidate attempts to clear his name after being accused of bribing a man to bury a criminal indictment.