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  1. 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

  2. A Shaming Serenade Gone Wrong

    A citizen writes to the editor to defend a newly married couple from a violent, unwanted 'charivari' performance.

    Jan 12, 1900The Colfax GazetteClear Creek, Colfax, Whitman CountyScandal

  3. 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

  4. The Judge Who Tried to Save a Thief

    A local magistrate spent an hour trying to talk a defendant out of a penitentiary sentence, only to be rebuffed by the prisoner.

    Mar 23, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman County

  5. The Northwest Flour Trust Proposal

    A representative from Boston attempts to organize local millers into a regional trust to control prices for the Oriental market.

    Jun 22, 1900The Colfax GazetteColfax, Whitman CountyFollow the Money

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