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2 stories matching harmless

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  1. The Piano Salesman and the Farmer Who Could Not Read English

    A salesman is accused of talking a wealthy Russian immigrant into signing $2,500 in notes by passing them off as harmless commission contracts for five pianos.

    Jul 15, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentColfax, Whitman CountyScandal

  2. Who Owns the Water? Marcus Grants 25-Year Private Franchise

    Stevens County commissioners hand a sweeping water system monopoly to a group of investors, with a two-year deadline to build or lose the right.

    Oct 7, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentMarcus, Stevens CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

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