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4 stories matching arson

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  1. The Hotel Fife Arson Plot

    Police foiled a coal-oil arson attempt at Tacoma’s Hotel Fife with 150 guests inside; J.L. Lewith was arrested.

    Feb 6, 1890The Yakima HeraldHotel Fife, Tacoma, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Grave Robbery Insurance Scam

    A Seattle man faked his own death using a stolen corpse to collect a massive insurance payout, but a lover's confession blew the lid off the plot.

    Apr 28, 1892The Yakima HeraldSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  3. Vigilante Warning Issued After Arson Attempt in Pasco

    A deliberate attempt to torch a local saloon has the community threatening swift, extrajudicial justice against 'fire bugs'.

    Jul 18, 1889The Yakima HeraldPasco, Franklin CountyTrue Crime

  4. Arson Suspected in Yakima Hay Fire

    A thousand-dollar loss leaves authorities tracing boot prints from the ashes.

    Nov 20, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

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