John Dobson
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- Jan 10, 1889The Newcastle Riot: When Labor Turned on LaborA preliminary examination reveals the chaotic morning of the Newcastle strike, where a mob of Knights of Labor marched to stop non-union miners from working—and ended up shooting at them.Newcastle, WA
- Dec 12, 1892The Rising Tide of Chehalis HopsLocal farmers see a golden future in hop production, aiming to make their region the hop capital of Washington state.Chehalis, WA
- Feb 10, 1893The Mystery of the Gilman ShootingA murder trial in superior court struggles to identify the gunman who killed Nicholas Straussner during a drunken brawl.Gilman, Issaquah, WA
- Jul 14, 1903The City Takes Over the TapA judge appoints a receiver for the Chehalis Water Company after the utility threatens to cut off the city's supply over unpaid bills.Newaukum River, Chehalis, WA
- Dec 14, 1903The Mayor and the Water Works ScandalAfter securing an option to buy the local water plant, the mayor of Chehalis faces a political firestorm for attempting to profit from a municipal contract.Chehalis, WA