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4 stories matching violent

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  1. The Barber Bandit of Old Town

    A former Newport barber is linked to a string of violent crimes, including a suspected murder in Spokane.

    Jan 6, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentOld Town, NewportTrue Crime

  2. The Newport Barber Who Faced a Manslaughter Charge in Seattle

    Frank Poquette, once a familiar South Side shopkeeper, is on trial for a saloon altercation that left a man named King dead.

    Feb 11, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentSeattle, King CountyTrue Crime · Nightlife

  3. A Midnight Death at a Disorderly Resort—and a Jury That Cleared Everyone

    W. Bien died in a scuffle at Gladys Bien's Ione resort. Nine people were arrested; a coroner's jury released them all.

    Mar 24, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentIone, Pend Oreille CountyNightlife

  4. Two Men Crushed in a Railroad Cut — and Fifteen Walked Off the Job

    A 35-foot construction cut collapsed at Gilbert Brandt's camp opposite LeClerc Creek, killing Otto Blad and Gus Nelson and injuring two others.

    Mar 18, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

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