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A landmark settlement in Washington Territory promises to open two million acres to settlement.
“It is expected the agreement between the Government and Chief Moses will result in throwing open for settlement 2,000,000 acres of desirable land.”
Federal authorities announce the opening of 350,000 acres of the Colville Reservation to white homesteaders, touting the financial management of tribal wealth.
“The opening of the Colville reservation in the state of Washington, making available for homestead entry 350,000 acres.”
The nephew of Chief Moses, believed to be the heir to his influence, commits a fatal act of violence following a day of drinking.
“Chief Moses is very sick at heart over the affair. He was so sick at heart that he refused to attend the funeral.”
A mother returns to find her child dead after leaving the baby unattended near a tree.
“To her horror, she found a large rattlesnake coiled about the child's neck.”
A grueling three-month expedition through dense forests and mountain terrain reveals the challenges of mapping Washington's frontier.
“Their clothing and boots told a tale of weary tramps over sharp mountains and months of desperate wrestling with black pine forests and alder bottoms.”
Seventy-two baseball fans from Coulee City made the sixty-mile trek to Nespelem, braving limited food options to witness a lopsided victory.
“A great portion of the crowd went for the trip rather than for the game and those who did felt well paid for their time and trouble as the scenery along the route is grand.”
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