L. E. Johnson
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- Apr 2, 1914The River That Could Be: Kennewick’s Bold Bid to Become a Port CityIn 1914, local leaders mobilized a massive delegation to Portland, betting that the new Celilo Canal would transform their dusty town into a major shipping hub.Kennewick, WA
- Apr 9, 1914The Dust That Cost a Dollar: Kennewick’s Summer of Dry StreetsWith city coffers empty and saloon licenses expired, the Commercial Club faces a parching summer. Will business owners pay for water, or let the dust settle?Kennewick, WA
- May 7, 1914The Battle for the Benton County RoadsKennewick business leaders protest a county road project, arguing that their tax dollars are being diverted to build infrastructure in empty, undeveloped territory.Kennewick, WA
- Dec 9, 1915The Sticker Rebellion at City HallA last-minute write-in campaign by outgoing City Attorney C. B. Hamlet keeps the local municipal election close as new faces enter the council.City Hall, Kennewick, WA
- Dec 30, 1915Kennewick Merchants Organize to Save Berry GrowersLocal business leaders launch a cooperative marketing scheme to stabilize the fluctuating strawberry market.Kennewick, WA
- May 4, 1916Eighty-Five Portland Boosters Take Kennewick by StormA trade excursion rolls into town for four hours of speeches, store visits, and open-river boosterism — with the mayor, the railroads, and a 'cocktail' cherry orchard all in on the fun.Kennewick, WA
- Jul 20, 1916Kennewick's Paper Trail for Second-Hand GoodsNew city ordinance demands detailed records of every junk transaction to curb local theft.Kennewick, WA
- Jul 27, 1916The Rules of the Road Come to KennewickAs automobiles begin to dominate the streets, City Hall codifies the right of way, speed limits, and the requirement for headlights and mufflers.Kennewick, WA
- Aug 31, 1916The Perils of the Road: Early Motorists Lament Terrible ConditionsVacationing families return to Kennewick with horror stories of busted axles, tire troubles, and roads that are 'the worst on earth.'Kennewick, WA
- Oct 19, 1916The City Grants a Telephone FranchiseA new 25-year contract outlines the city's control over telecommunications infrastructure, requiring underground conduits and free service for city officials.Kennewick, WA
- Dec 14, 1916The Sunday Bond Deal That Split Benton CountyTwo commissioners secretly arranged a courthouse bond sale, and a courtroom fight over lost premiums exposed how far they went to keep the third commissioner—and the public—in the dark.Prosser, WA
- Aug 30, 1917The Kennewick Home Front's Massive Effort for the WarLocal D.A.R. auxiliary members finish an immense volunteer campaign, supplying thousands of essential items for Red Cross relief and state troops.Kennewick, WA
- Oct 18, 1917Kennewick Struggles to Meet Liberty Loan QuotaWith less than a third of the target raised, local bankers fear falling short of the community's wartime financial allotment.Kennewick, WA
- Dec 27, 1917Voters Approve New Columbia Irrigation DistrictKennewick community moves to take control of private canal systems to secure agricultural future.Kennewick, WA