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2 stories matching fortier
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- The Denny Station Rampage
A man fueled by alcohol kills his brother and sister-in-law in a violent spree near Seattle.
- The Perils of Over-Irrigation
Federal experts warn that excessive water usage is turning productive land into barren salt marshes.
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- The Rainier-Grand Hotel Swindle
A fugitive gambler arrested in Denver brings to light a high-stakes legal battle over Seattle's gambling dens.
- A Precarious Bicycle Ride Ends in Tragedy for a Tacoma Musician
A member of the Tacoma military band is recovering from a gunshot wound after a tumble from his bicycle caused his concealed revolver to discharge.
- General Frederick Funston Inspects Fort Walla Walla
The decorated veteran of the Spanish-American and Philippine-American wars arrives in town for an official inspection of the local military post.
- A Diplomatic Salute in Fort Blakely
A French ship captain, confused by the celebratory shouting in a local harbor, fires a salute in honor of the wrong man.
- Rainier Street House Lost to Suspicious Fire
A vacant home burned for the third time recently, fueling suspicions of arson.
- The Cashier Who Fled to Canada
A defaulting cashier, retrieved from British Columbia to face seventeen counts of embezzlement, finally enters the city prison.
- A Shootout on Front Street
An attempted arrest of two suspected thieves ends in a violent exchange of gunfire near the waterfront.