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  1. The Night Colfax Burned

    A Chinese cook's kerosene mishap destroys the heart of a small Washington town, exposing the dangers of inadequate civic infrastructure.

    Apr 23, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerMain Street, Colfax, Whitman CountyDisasters · Gone Forever

  2. A Morning Fire Takes City Hall and a Block of Colfax

    A $16,500 blaze burned out the city hall, a livery stable, saloons, a restaurant, a lodging house and the telephone office.

    Jan 15, 1892The Olympia TribuneCity hall, ColfaxDisasters

  3. A Gem Rush in Whitman County

    Prospectors uncover veins of onyx and fire opal near Colfax, sparking excitement about the region's hidden mineral wealth.

    Mar 16, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerColfax, Whitman CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  4. A Tragic End in Colfax

    A woman took her own life in Colfax after being forced into sex work by her husband, a gambler.

    Oct 12, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerColfax, Whitman CountyNightlife · Scandal

  5. Colfax Burglar Foiled by Quick-Thinking Resident

    When a stranger confronted Mrs. A. Coolidge in the night, she bypassed the directory to summon help via telephone.

    Aug 20, 1903The Evening StatesmanColfax, Whitman CountyTrue Crime

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