Spokane Falls Review
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- Jul 14, 1883The Battle for the Land OfficeSpokane Falls and Cheney trade barbs over the relocation of the federal land office, a prize that signifies the region's future growth.Spokane, WA
- Aug 11, 1883Spokane Falls Council Tackles Charter, Cash, and a Dead HorseIn August 1883, the Spokane Falls City Council met to discuss a new city charter, unpaid bills, street assessments, and the problem of a dead horse. The meeting offers a glimpse into the challenges of a growing frontier town.Spokane, WA
- Nov 24, 1883Spokane Editor Grudgingly Concedes Women the Ballot — and Fears for Their WomanhoodWashington Territory's 1883 suffrage bill passes the legislature, and the Spokane Falls Review's editor can't decide whether to congratulate women or mourn the loss of their 'sphere.'Spokane, WA
- Feb 2, 1884The Newspaper War Between Spokane Falls and CheneySpokane's Review savages the county seat of Cheney as a mud-bound, half-deserted village of one brick building — and admits the whole feud is over which town will boom.Cheney, WA
- Feb 9, 1884Spokane Falls Fights to Stay the Gateway to the Coeur d'Alene MinesAs rival towns and papers tout their own routes to the gold fields, the Spokane Falls Review insists the Big Meadows road will make this city the permanent key to the mines.Spokane, WA
- Apr 11, 1889The Steamboat Battle for the OkanoganEllensburg’s attempt to challenge Spokane for the lucrative Okanogan mining trade is dismissed as a fool’s errand by regional competitors.Ellensburg, WA