Moses
Named in 6 stories. Back to all names
- Dec 22, 1877Broken Promises at the Spokane CouncilA failed federal attempt to force Spokane tribal members onto reservations leaves a legacy of distrust and looming conflict.Spokane, WA
- Jul 13, 1878The Shadow of the Indian Wars in the Snohomish ValleyAs rumors of conflict and uprisings on the upper Columbia stir the frontier, Snohomish locals organize a volunteer militia to defend their settlements.Snohomish, WA
- Jan 28, 1883The Enigma of the Moses ReservationA critical look at the federal policy keeping prime Washington farmland locked away from development while the Indigenous people it was intended for remain elsewhere.Chelan, WA
- Aug 18, 1883The Gold Rush That Was Coming for the Colville ReservationA Spokane prospector returns from the northern mineral belt with news of rich rock—and a prediction that the Indians will not long keep their land.Colville, WA
- Jan 1, 1891The Settler's Hunger for the Moses ReservationAn 1891 report from Colville showcases the era's aggressive push to seize Indigenous land for white settlement, detailing the minerals and rich soil the state's residents felt belonged to them rather than the tribes.Colville, WA
- Jul 14, 1904The Cat Who Saved Himself from the FireA young Everett boy's pet cat makes a daring escape by leaping into a water tub as the family home burns down.Everett, WA