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  1. The Outlaw and the Neckties

    After months of eluding sheriffs across the Pacific Northwest, a horse thief and burglar is captured in Spokane, but his case leads to a messy legal feud back in Colfax.

    Jan 19, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Sudden End of a Legal Tug-of-War

    After facing trial on multiple charges, a defendant unexpectedly opts for prison time rather than risking a lengthier legal fight.

    Jun 22, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman County

  3. A Brutal Hazing at the High School

    A young boy narrowly escapes death after being trapped in an outhouse by older students.

    May 18, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman County

  4. Political Backroom Dealing in Spokane

    Populist and Democratic party leaders meet in Spokane to orchestrate a fusion ticket, sidelining grassroots party members.

    Apr 20, 1900The Colfax GazetteSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall

  5. The Great Warehouse Embezzlement

    A Shawnee Warehouse agent disappears with the wheat of local farmers, triggering a frantic manhunt from Colfax to Seattle.

    Feb 23, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

  6. The Auditor Who Paid Himself

    A former Whitman County official cashed a cancelled warrant for his own campaign expenses years after he left office.

    May 11, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  7. The Price of a Dangerous Bridge

    After a terrifying 18-foot plunge into a river, a Whitman County woman finally wins her long-fought battle for damages against the county.

    Apr 27, 1900The Colfax GazetteAlbion, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  8. A Desperate Swim in the Palouse

    After losing his land and descending into a alcoholic crisis, a former farmer experiences a terrifying delusion and is rescued from the river.

    Mar 9, 1900The Colfax GazettePalouse River, Colfax, Whitman CountyStrange But True

  9. 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

  10. The Tragic End of Arthur Hislop

    A Tekoa man, plagued by chronic pain from an old railroad injury, takes his own life in a quiet, devastating final act.

    Jun 8, 1900The Colfax GazetteTekoa, Whitman County

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