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3 stories matching clew

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  1. Infant Abandoned on Auburn Porch

    An unknown motorist dropped a two-hour-old baby boy on Alfred Collins' doorstep in the middle of the night.

    Apr 7, 1909The Tacoma TimesAuburn, King CountyStrange But True

  2. Mystery Deepens at Fort Worden

    Military officials are searching for missing soldiers after the discovery of a decomposed body, fueling rumors of foul play at the reservation.

    Mar 3, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentFort Worden, Port TownsendTrue Crime

  3. The Taxpayers' League vs. The Railroads: A Battle for Fair Valuation in Columbia County

    In May 1903, local citizens and tax experts challenged the massive capitalization of the Oregon Railway Navigation Company, arguing that its true value warranted a higher tax assessment to fund public services.

    May 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

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