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1 story matching obert

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  1. The Ring That Ruled: Whatcom’s Postal War and the Coal Company’s Grip

    A furious letter from Blaine exposes how the local post office was hijacked to serve the interests of the coal barons, turning a bureaucratic dispute into a battle for democratic survival.

    Jul 8, 1876The Northern StarBellingham, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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  1. A Revolver in the Marriage: Minnie Ober's Divorce

    A Seattle court grants Minnie G. Ober a divorce from Harry Ober after testimony that he threatened to shoot her and once pointed a large revolver at her.

    Jan 8, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSuperior Court of Washington for King County, Seattle

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