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1 story matching tilson

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  1. The Hangman's Verdict: John Thompson Convicted of Murder in Snohomish

    A trial that captivated the entire Territory ends with a death sentence for a man accused of killing his friend during a drunken brawl over a card game.

    Feb 24, 1877The Northern StarSnohomish Jail, Snohomish, Snohomish CountyTrue Crime

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  1. The 'Stall-Fed Lawyer' and the City's Vice

    A local newspaper calls out a deputy sheriff for failing to raid gambling joints while posturing as a reformer in the city council.

    Feb 19, 1909The Tacoma TimesPacific Avenue, Tacoma

  2. 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.

    Oct 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanWaitsburg

  3. The 'Tillicum' Plot to Scalp John B. Allen

    Tacoma political operators allegedly plot a complex, backroom scheme to unseat Senator John B. Allen in favor of a coalition candidate.

    Nov 30, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma Hotel, Tacoma

  4. Squatter Killed in Massive Railroad Slide

    A catastrophic hillside failure near Monroe Street buries part of a shantytown; a local man is missing and presumed dead.

    Mar 17, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanMonroe Street, Spokane

  5. The Mayoral Candidate Who Wanted to Open the City’s Books

    Running on a platform of transparency, Frank S. Dement challenged the city's plan to purchase the Thomas ranch for $25,000, calling for a 'business administration' that prioritized public oversight.

    Jun 20, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla

  6. The Lonesome End of a Pioneer

    Richard Hughson, who helped build the early irrigation canals of the Columbia River Valley, passes away quietly in Kennewick.

    Jul 13, 1916The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick

  7. 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.

    Jan 16, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerOld Tacoma, Tacoma

  8. The Human Cost of the Des Moines Boom

    A tragic suicide in Tacoma exposes the devastating toll of speculative real estate schemes.

    Jan 19, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerTacoma

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