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2 stories matching conman

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:conm, conkleman, colman, conlan, lonman, con

  1. The Conman of the Grand Pacific

    A hotelier’s prank turns into a headline as a fake British investor tricks a local reporter.

    Feb 9, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerGrand Pacific Hotel, Tacoma, King CountyBoom & Bust · True Crime

  2. The Saintly Swindler of Burlington

    A charismatic conman charmed his way through Skagit County, leading church hymns and social teas before vanishing with the town’s funds.

    Apr 3, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerBurlington, Skagit CountyTrue Crime

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