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- The Day the Umpire Declared War: A Baseball Riot in the Tri-Cities
In April 1914, a dispute over a base-running call in Richland escalated into a physical standoff, forcing an umpire to forfeit the game and leaving the Highland team walking off the field in protest.
- The Price of a Poached Duck
A hunter learns a hard lesson when a game warden catches him in the brush.
- The Richland Burglary Manhunt
A trio of burglars leads the sheriff on a high-stakes chase through the desert sand before being flushed out of the hills.
- The Silo Boom in Richland
Farmers are banking on corn and dairy to survive the rising cost of hay.
- The Patriotic Strawberry Farmer
A Richland grower contributes half of his town's Liberty Loan total, demonstrating his support for the Great War effort.
- The Movies Arrive in Richland
A local entrepreneur brings the flickering magic of moving pictures to the Randall building, promising a weekly escape for the town.
- A World Tour Through Richland's Parlors
The local Evangelical church hosted a unique 'Trip Around the World' fundraiser, transforming neighborhood homes into international destinations.
- Brazen Burglary in Richland Leaves Storekeeper Empty-Handed
Thieves looted a general store and commandeered a local horse and wagon to escape the scene.