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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 69 |
69 stories
- A Custody Dispute in Whatcom
A mother seeks justice after her husband forcibly seizes their child in an escalating marital conflict.
- The Fairhaven Hotel Rises to Meet the Boom
A grand, multi-story hotel with steam heat and electricity aims to make the new city a destination for wealthy tourists and investors.
- A Port on the Bay
Fairhaven positions itself as the primary maritime gateway for Bellingham Bay to bypass shipping delays in Seattle and Tacoma.
- The Shoemaker's Retribution
A downtown confrontation erupts after a local businessman catches a thief red-handed.
- Cruelty on the Puget Sound: A Call to Fix the Mail Boats
Passengers describe the Tacoma-Fairhaven steamers as ‘tubs’ that are unseaworthy, unreliable, and an insult to the traveling public.
- The Civic Tug-of-War Over Local Education
Fairhaven’s business leaders debate whether to subsidize a private denominational university or prioritize the urgent need for a robust public primary and high school system.
- The Lights Turn On in Fairhaven
After months of construction, the Fairhaven Electric Light Company successfully powers the city's streets and businesses for the first time.
- Fairhaven’s Fragile Future
With no fire protection and a growing district of wooden structures, local business owners fear the city is one spark away from total ruin.
- The Fire Engine Test that Thrilled Fairhaven
Citizens and business leaders gathered to watch a dramatic demonstration of a new chemical firefighting engine, sparking immediate calls for city-wide protection.
- Fairhaven Moves Toward Self-Governance
With the Municipal Incorporation Act signed, the city prepares for local administration while drawing a hard line against annexation by New Whatcom.
- Steamboat Monopoly Sparks Outrage on the Sound
A passenger fare hike between Fairhaven and Seattle has riders and business leaders accusing steamboat companies of price-fixing.
- A Foreman’s Reckless Gamble with Dynamite
A Fairhaven clearing crew foreman ignores safety warnings and suffers catastrophic injuries during a stump-blasting operation.
- The Birth of Fairhaven
A landmark petition to the Whatcom County Commissioners officially outlines the boundaries for the incorporation of the City of Fairhaven.
- The Battle for the Bay: Fairhaven Claims Independence
After a fierce two-day contest before county commissioners, Fairhaven successfully blocks its neighbors from annexing its waterfront.
- The Struggle for Fairhaven's First Government
As the twin towns of Bellingham and Fairhaven prepare to incorporate, the Herald warns voters against 'boodle' candidates and speculators.
- Skeletons Found in a Cedar Stump
Railway laborers clearing land near the coal mines uncover five human remains tucked inside the hollow of a massive ancient cedar.
- Fairhaven Nominates Its First Corporate Government
On the eve of incorporation, a local convention chooses a unanimous ticket to lead the new city, promising growth and prosperity for the 'Metropolis of the Lower Sound.'
- The World-Famous 'Nonpareil' Comes to Fairhaven
Jack Dempsey, the legendary middleweight champion, brings a high-profile glove contest to the local Casino Theatre, electrifying the town.
- Tapping Lake Padden for Fairhaven's Future
Engineers break ground on a massive water infrastructure project designed to support a city of 30,000.
- The Price of Passage on Bellingham Bay
Passengers are protesting predatory fare hikes on local steamers, pitting citizens against boat operators in a fight over transit costs.
- The Grand Arrival of a Hudson River Steamer
After a perilous journey around Cape Horn, the City of Kingston makes her debut in Bellingham Bay.
- The Sleeping Giant of the Timber Industry Wakes
After six years of silence, the Bellingham mill is set to roar to life under new management, promising 300,000 feet of output daily.
- The Absurdity of Local Mail Service
A scathing editorial laments the bureaucratic inefficiency of sending mail across Puget Sound only to have it return to a destination a half-mile away.
- An Afternoon Confrontation in Sehome
A burglar caught under a bed in the Postmaster's home is captured after a dramatic chase and a warning shot from a revolver.
- The Spokane Saloon Debuts
Fairhaven welcomes an elaborate new social club and billiard parlor, signaling the city's aspirations to match the sophistication of larger coastal ports.