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3 stories matching overdid

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:overdo, overdu, overdon, overdos, overdri, overrid

  1. The Bakery War on Holly Street

    A bitter rivalry between two Whatcom bakers escalated into a criminal attempt to poison customers with concentrated lye.

    Oct 12, 1903The Evening StatesmanWest Holly Street, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Imaginary Mine of Seattle's Would-Be Count of Monte Cristo

    A charming elderly German claimed a Mexican mine, a California ranch and a German inheritance—then paid for gifts with checks no Seattle bank would honor.

    Apr 30, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyLocal Legends

  3. Snowbound Actors Race the Clock to Make Their Seattle Curtain

    A stalled train nearly cancels the show, but the Riggs company reaches Cordray's at 9, dresses in a hurry — and performs without supper for a handful of loyal ticket-holders.

    Jan 4, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

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  1. Judge Overrules Jury in Controversial Assault Case

    Despite a guilty verdict for assault with a deadly weapon, the judge intends to sentence the defendant for a minor charge.

    Mar 23, 1909The Tacoma TimesTacoma

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