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2 stories matching watchin

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  1. The Ghost of Octavia

    In a small cabin near Spokane, a widower finds comfort in a persistent, loving vision of his long-dead wife.

    Jun 2, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane, Spokane CountyLocal Legends

  2. The Kitchen Apron Rebellion

    A satirical, gender-bending protest against the arrival of women's suffrage and the political rise of Jeannette Rankin.

    May 10, 1917The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

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  1. The Watchful Companion

    An elderly saloon worker dies in a local barn, found only because his dog refused to abandon the site.

    Aug 5, 1904The Tacoma TimesWalla Walla

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