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3 stories matching modus

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  1. The Persistent Con-Artist of Jackson Street

    A former hack driver and theater waiter uses elaborate stories and forged checks to swindle local merchants, only to be caught by a vigilant detective.

    May 1, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerJackson Street, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Idaho Capital Plot

    Delegates from Lewiston arrive in Walla Walla with a desperate scheme to slice up territories and move the capital.

    Jan 13, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  3. The Chambermaid Who Foiled a Newport Crime Spree

    Two well-dressed thieves from Butte stole pants and shirts from local merchants—then a rooming-house maid overheard their plan to rob a saloon bartender.

    Nov 19, 1908The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyTrue Crime

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