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  1. The Peril of the 'Patent Knocker'

    A rancher's squirrel-extermination device explodes, nearly ending his life.

    Jun 8, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountySnake Oil

  2. The Fugitive in the Mill

    A murder suspect evades the law by slipping past witnesses in Sprague.

    Feb 2, 1900The Colfax GazetteSprague, Lincoln CountyTrue Crime

  3. Doctors vs. Lawyers: The Fight Over Expert Witness Fees

    Whitman County physicians and attorneys clash in a heated debate over the value of medical testimony in insanity and criminal cases.

    Jan 12, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  4. A Judge’s Crusade Against County Corruption

    Whitman County Judge William McDonald issues a blistering order to the prosecutor, detailing long-standing allegations of jailhouse abuse, probate perjury, and illegal spending by commissioners.

    Jan 5, 1900The Colfax GazetteWhitman County Courthouse, ColfaxCity Hall

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