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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1909 | 1 |
1 story matching bokien
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:bok, bien, bokkelen, boker, bokow, boren
- The Sad Case of Fred Bokien
A father is arrested for taking his two young daughters on a late-night drinking spree through downtown saloons.
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- The Tragedy of an Obsessive Pursuit
A Scandinavian immigrant's obsessive courtship in Tacoma turns violent, ending in a police manhunt and a quiet deal to exile the suitor.