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5 stories matching bloomfield

  1. The Grocer of Puyallup Walked Into the Woods and Never Came Back

    William Bloomfield ran a fruit and confectionery stand for six years, was thought eccentric, owed $35, and told a friend at midnight he meant to take a walk toward the trees.

    Jun 26, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPuyallup, Pierce CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Great Yakima Salary Standoff

    A budget dispute between county officials and the courts threatens to leave the treasurer empty-handed and the county’s finances in limbo.

    Oct 15, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima County Courthouse, YakimaCity Hall

  3. The Redemption of a Public Servant

    A young man sheds a life of idle indulgence to find purpose as a prosecutor, sparking a debate over the value of public integrity in the Washington Territory.

    Jun 15, 1878Puget Sound DispatchSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  4. A Scandalous Death in Vancouver

    A husband and a local physician are arrested following a death caused by a criminal operation.

    Nov 5, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerVancouver, Clark CountyTrue Crime

  5. The $100,000 Heartbreak in Federal Court

    A Port Townsend woman sues her former fiancé in a sensational trial involving alleged hotel scandals, religious ultimatums, and a dramatic cross-country journey.

    Jul 13, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

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