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4 stories matching decompos

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  1. Mystery Deepens at Fort Worden

    Military officials are searching for missing soldiers after the discovery of a decomposed body, fueling rumors of foul play at the reservation.

    Mar 3, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentFort Worden, Port TownsendTrue Crime

  2. A Forged Plea Sent a Tacoma Woman to a Gig Harbor Road—and to Her Death

    A letter claiming her sister was seriously ill drew Mrs. Henry Schulz to an isolated road near Gig Harbor. Days later, bloodhounds found her body, and suspicion settled on her son-in-law.

    Apr 14, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentGig Harbor, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  3. The River's Secret: Eli Anderson's Last Celebration

    Eli Anderson, a shift boss on the tunnel, disappeared after a night of celebration. Months later, his body surfaced near Blueslide—and the mystery only deepened.

    Sep 23, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentBlueslideTrue Crime

  4. Newport's Street Grades Come With a Bill—and a Fight Over Rock

    The town council settles with a Spokane contractor, approves extras for five streets, and tables a property owner's damage claim.

    Nov 18, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

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