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3 stories matching fright

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:frighten, freight, affright, fight, right, aright

  1. A Deadly Runaway Near Lakeside

    An Italian gardener dies in agony after a team of horses bolts, dragging him through the road.

    Aug 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. The Great Bicycle Path Experiment

    While freezing weather destroyed the city's old cinder paths, the new asphalt tracks remained pristine, sparking a push for further infrastructure investment.

    Jan 7, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  3. An Armed Mistake on the Road to Walla Walla

    Two young boys herding cattle from Starbuck were held at gunpoint by deputies who suspected them of being rustlers.

    Jun 18, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

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