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  1. Apple Butter and Giant Powder: A Smokehouse Stove Explodes Near Spokane

    A woman and a little girl lit a fire to make preserves — not knowing the stove was packed with sticks of blasting powder.

    Aug 27, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSpokane, Spokane CountyDisasters

  2. The Senator Who Stood on the Train

    In the dead of night, a torch-lit mob marched through Spokane to greet U.S. Senator Warren G. Squire. But as he stepped onto the platform to deliver his victory speech, the rails betrayed him: the train pulled away before he could finish, leaving only his voice echoing into the dark.

    Jan 26, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall · Strange But True

  3. No Monopoly on Gaslight: Spokane's Council Draws a Line

    Council granted a gas company the right to lay pipes—but pointedly refused an exclusive franchise, warning that monopoly would 'cinch the consumers.'

    Aug 25, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane, Spokane CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

  4. Browne's Block: A New Brick Landmark Rises at Post and Riverside

    A detailed tour of Spokane Falls' most ambitious new commercial building, nearly complete and set to open December 1.

    Nov 3, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane, Spokane CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

  5. Central Block: A New Landmark Rises on Riverside Avenue

    Spokane's newest brick building, Central Block, nears completion on Riverside Avenue, showcasing modern architecture and the city's rapid growth.

    Nov 17, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane, Spokane CountyBoom & Bust

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