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2 stories matching optic

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  1. The Ghost in the Church Window

    A young man encounters a spectral presence behind a local church, sparking a mystery that has the town of Kalama whispering.

    Dec 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanKalama, Cowlitz CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Midnight Saloon Brawl That Shook Main Street

    A political argument over a local election turned violent when a Deputy Sheriff pistol-whipped a veteran in front of a crowded saloon.

    Jul 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Scandal

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