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4 stories matching mcdevitt

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  1. The Mysterious Disappearance of Maggie McDevitt

    A teenager vanishes from her home near the Snoqualmie River, leaving family in distress and the local community speculating on a secret marriage.

    Jan 27, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCarnation, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Theater Continues: A Seattle Scandal of Mistaken Identity

    In a twist of fate that could only happen in the Pacific Northwest, a husband’s search for 'joy' in Butte leads to an awkward reunion with his wife at the city's theater.

    Feb 13, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyScandal

  3. City Hall Shakes Up Police Department

    Tacoma replaces officers as the city prepares for a strict enforcement of municipal ordinances.

    May 2, 1904The Tacoma TimesOld Town, Tacoma, Pierce CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. Two Hundred Spokane Boosters Ride the New Line Into Newport — and Get a Sleigh Ride

    President F. Blackwell of the Idaho & Washington Northern brought nearly 200 Spokane business and railroad men over his brand-new road to Newport, where the band, the Commercial Club and five sleighs were waiting to sell them on the town.

    Jan 30, 1908The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyBoom & Bust

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