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4 stories matching ring

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:ringl, ringo, riling, riming, rin, ringer

  1. A Fairhaven Prize Fight

    A boxing match between two 'heavyweights' is set for the Cas Theatre, promising a display of athletic skill rather than a slugfest.

    Mar 16, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyNightlife

  2. The Sergeant-at-Arms Breaks a Representative's Nose

    A legislative debt dispute turns violent on the floor of the Washington House, leading to a physical brawl and a public reprimand.

    Mar 27, 1890Fairhaven HeraldWashington State Capitol, Olympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  3. A Deputy Sheriff's Home Ransacked

    Amid a crime wave and an influx of transient workers, a local deputy falls victim to a daylight home robbery, sparking frustration over the town's inability to police itself.

    Apr 15, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall · True Crime

  4. The Underground Prize Fight Near Tacoma

    Welterweight boxers James Ryan and Barney Curtis face off in a secret bout outside Puyallup, evading legal scrutiny.

    Mar 18, 1890Fairhaven HeraldPuyallup, Pierce CountyNightlife

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