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3 stories matching con

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  1. The Con Man Who Conned a Town

    Before he was caught, a master swindler known as 'Gen. Ward' charmed the elite of Spokane Falls and eloped with a banker's daughter.

    Mar 14, 1889The Yakima HeraldSpokane, Spokane CountyTrue Crime

  2. The City vs. The Railroad

    Yakima taxpayers push for the extension of major streets through Northern Pacific property, setting the stage for a legal showdown.

    Sep 22, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  3. Spiritualism on Trial in Yakima

    A witness defends the authenticity of a recent séance, describing illuminated spirits and physical manifestations in a cabinet séance.

    Dec 25, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountySnake Oil

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