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3 stories matching lank

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:lanki, lan, lankard, lanc, land, lane

  1. The Bunco King of Riverside Avenue

    A Wisconsin farmer falls for a classic card-sharping trap in downtown Spokane, while local firemen demand more pay for shoveling coal.

    Nov 10, 1902The Spokane PressRiverside Avenue, Spokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay · True Crime

  2. The Most Decisive Juror in Seattle History

    A disheveled, reluctant man is pulled from the street to serve on a murder jury, and he reaches a verdict before the trial even begins.

    Mar 13, 1877The Daily IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  3. The Breakfast Table Umpire

    A fed-up boarder decides he's had enough of the baseball-obsessed chatter at his table.

    Jun 25, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

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