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- The Unmasking of 'Robert' Gaffney
After twenty years living as a man, a spouse sentenced under the 'lazy husband' law is released with a ruling on gender and marital obligation.
- The Stolen Baby of Tacoma
A grieving woman confesses to kidnaping an infant, claiming she needed a child to save her marriage.
- Prosecutor Bans Minors From Public Dances
Public dances face strict age enforcement under state law, citing moral concerns.
- A Marriage to Avoid the Law
A kidnapping case in Kelso takes an unexpected turn when the defendants are wed in court to resolve their custody and living arrangement disputes.
- Road Hazards: The Battle Over Open Range on Public Highways
Complaints mount as wandering livestock turn Washington's highways into dangerous obstacles for motorists.
- The Tragedy at the Railway Crossing
A conductor and engineer face manslaughter charges following a fatal train accident in Prosser.
- Mystery Attack on Teenager Near Church
A young girl is recovering in the hospital after she was found gagged and bound near the Presbyterian church in Hanford.