J. A. Johnson
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- Apr 17, 1889Brutal Waterfront Robbery Leaves Swedish Laborer PennilessA night of drinking at a Washington Street saloon ended in a violent alleyway ambush that stunned the local community.Seattle, WA
- Aug 30, 1894The Sky Turned to Smoke: Forest Fires Choke Puget SoundFires across Whatcom, Skagit and the Olympic Mountains destroyed bridges, barns and a shingle mill, derailed a Great Northern train and left Puget Sound under a suffocating haze.Bellingham, WA
- Jun 25, 1914The Cherry Diplomacy of KennewickLocal councilman J. W. Behrman proves that a box of fresh Bing cherries is a more effective booster for the region than any promotional pamphlet.Kennewick, WA
- Mar 10, 1916The Price of Apathy in the School Board ElectionA surprise victory for J. A. Johnson over Rod Sprague reveals that local civic engagement hangs on the turnout of supporters.White Bluffs, WA
- Mar 17, 1916A Monopoly Grabs the TapWhen the irrigation company took control of the water company's annual meeting, local farmers realized their rights to the water were being held hostage.White Bluffs, WA