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2 stories matching mattson
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- The Hypnotist of Renton
A domestic dispute involving a 'hypnotist' neighbor turns violent, leading to arrests and a strange day at the local courthouse.
- Small-Town Rumors and a Wife's Escort
A scandalous rumor involving the alleged abduction of a local farmer's wife turns out to be a misunderstanding of medical logistics.
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- Abandoned by Her Husband
After her husband drained their assets and abandoned the family for a life abroad, a Waitsburg woman wins a divorce and custody of their children.
- The Tragedy of a Heartbroken Immigrant in North Seattle
After his sweetheart ended their three-month courtship, a young Icelander attempted to take his own life in a ravine-side garret.
- Tragedy in Old Tacoma Boathouse
A member of the Salvation Army was found dead, ending a life that seemed to possess both discipline and family ties.