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  1. The Ghost of a Forger

    A clever swindler slips out of Walla Walla after passing forged postal money orders, leaving authorities empty-handed.

    Jun 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  2. Textbook Trust Bribery Scandal Hits State Schools

    Disgraced agent admits to buying off school officials to secure influence for the American Book Company.

    Sep 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Senatorial Machine of Seattle’s Banking King

    Powerful banker Jacob Furth, whose corporations control Seattle’s streetcars and credit, is positioned to dominate the race for the U.S. Senate through money and influence.

    Jan 6, 1904The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Man Who Tried to Break Out of Jail (And Failed)

    Chester Collins, a convict serving time for assault, was caught trying to escape the Thurston County jail in January. He escaped, fled to Shelton, and immediately got into trouble again—landing him back in the Walla Walla Penitentiary.

    May 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanState Penitentiary, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

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