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  1. The Shingle Trust Collapses

    A failed attempt to artificially inflate lumber prices leaves the industry in chaos.

    May 11, 1900The Colfax GazetteEverett, Snohomish CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Seattle Municipal Landslide of 1900

    Voters reject a fusion ticket of populists and prohibitionists, cementing a 'liberal' policy for Seattle's gambling and liquor trades.

    Mar 9, 1900The Colfax GazetteSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  3. A Desperate Jailbreak in Colfax

    While awaiting trial for the embezzlement of grain, a local warehouse manager leads a daring escape from the county jail, resulting in a foot chase and a sheriff's pursuit.

    Apr 27, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  4. The Sinking Ship at Colfax College

    An open letter from the embattled president reveals the infighting and student discontent that led to the institution's crisis.

    Apr 6, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyScandal

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