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2 stories matching cheat

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:cheatin, cheap, cheatham, cheadl, che, cheatgrass

  1. The Great Seattle Straw Hat Swindle

    A smooth-talking grifter fleeced the crowds of Seattle by promising cheap hats, only to leave them holding handfuls of worthless paper.

    Jun 19, 1876The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. Walla Walla Man Attempts Suicide; Gamblers Cheat Visitors

    A tragic attempt at suicide in Walla Walla sheds light on the toll of addiction and the harsh realities of frontier life.

    Dec 7, 1876The Daily IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

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