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2 stories matching float

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  1. The Steamboat That Played Tow Truck at Blueslide

    When a touring car couldn't climb one of the worst grades in the district, Captain Stewart rigged a tackle to the steamer Spokane and hauled it up.

    Oct 1, 1908The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentBlueslideStrange But True

  2. The River's Secret: Eli Anderson's Last Celebration

    Eli Anderson, a shift boss on the tunnel, disappeared after a night of celebration. Months later, his body surfaced near Blueslide—and the mystery only deepened.

    Sep 23, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentBlueslideTrue Crime

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