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  1. The Desert Land Rush of 1903

    Speculators and settlers stake claims in the arid sagebrush near Pasco, betting that irrigation will transform the wasteland into a garden.

    Jun 20, 1903The Evening StatesmanPasco, Franklin CountyBoom & Bust

  2. Railroad Worker Killed in Pasco Yard

    Charles B. Hunt dies under the wheels of a switch engine while crossing tracks at night.

    Aug 20, 1903The Evening StatesmanPasco, Franklin CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  3. Turning the Desert Green: A Bold Plan to Irrigate the Pasco Sands

    A new company, backed by railroad officials and engineering innovators, aims to pump Columbia River water into the Franklin County arid lands.

    Dec 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanPasco, Franklin CountyBoom & Bust

  4. Speculation and Contests Arise Over Columbia River Sands

    Long-neglected riverbank lands near the Snake River junction are suddenly subject to legal contests as settlers rush to file desert land claims.

    Jul 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanPasco, Franklin CountyFollow the Money

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