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1. The City Lights and Waterworks Are Complete

   North Yakima unveils a $176,000 infrastructure project intended to serve the city of the future.

   Nov 20, 1890The Yakima HeraldNorth Yakima, Yakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

2. The Rising Power of the Farmers' Alliance

   A political commentary warning the established parties that the Farmers' Alliance and labor organizations have become a political force that can no longer be ignored.

   Dec 25, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

3. The Man Who Mined Gold in the Woods

   Local prospector Wm. Murray returns from British Columbia with a claim that could change Grays Harbor's economy.

   Oct 30, 1890Aberdeen HeraldAberdeen, Grays Harbor CountyBoom & Bust

4. The Unsung Pioneers of Yakima

   A reflection on the rapid turnover of life in the Yakima Valley as early settlers pass away in their youth.

   Jan 23, 1890The Yakima HeraldOld Town, Yakima, Yakima County

5. The Making of a Young Gambler

   An old-timer reflects on the inevitable slide into the high-stakes gambling dens of the territory.

   Feb 6, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyNightlife

6. The Great 1890 Headcount

   Federal agents prepare to survey Washington's rapidly growing population, bringing new jobs and a complex pay scale to the frontier.

   Feb 27, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

7. The High Cost of Being a Farmer

   A scathing breakdown of how protective tariffs inflate the daily expenses of Washington homesteaders.

   Jul 31, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

8. The Neighborhood Kids’ Backyard Circus

   A group of North Yakima children stage a backyard circus complete with a dog-drawn chariot, an educated rooster, and an ill-fated mule.

   Aug 28, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

9. The New Kindergarten System Arrives in Yakima

   Two educators arrive from San Francisco to establish a 'play-based' school, promising a radical shift away from rote memorization.

   Sep 18, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima County

10. Near-Misses on the Yakima River

    A local National Guard unit's target practice nearly proves fatal for a group of cattle herders.

    Oct 30, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

11. A Banking Hand-Off in North Yakima

    After surviving a life-threatening illness, Judge J. R. Lewis returns to reclaim his bank presidency from Edward Whitson.

    Nov 13, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima County

12. A Fairhaven Prize Fight

    A boxing match between two 'heavyweights' is set for the Cas Theatre, promising a display of athletic skill rather than a slugfest.

    Mar 16, 1890Fairhaven HeraldBellingham, Whatcom CountyNightlife

13. Train Derailment Leaves Commuters Stranded

    A faulty rail causes a train wreck near Samish Lake, leaving passengers to walk twelve miles back to the city.

    Apr 6, 1890Fairhaven HeraldSamish Lake, Bellingham, Whatcom CountyDisasters

14. The Bartholet Hotel Opens Its Doors

    John Bartholet’s new three-story brick structure on First Street marks a major milestone for North Yakima’s hospitality growth.

    Jan 9, 1890The Yakima HeraldFirst Street, Yakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

15. The Eccentric Visit of George Francis Train

    The self-proclaimed 'crank' and inspiration for Phileas Fogg stops in Yakima to lecture on his own global travels.

    Mar 20, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyLocal Legends

16. Worker Injured in Elevator Shaft Fall

    A mortar man narrowly survives a thirty-foot plummet at the construction site of the Cadwell building.

    May 29, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyWork & Pay

17. A Brick Future for Second Street

    Investor J. L. Rosenfeld is set to build a new two-story brick building, signaling a permanent shift away from the city's wooden past.

    Sep 25, 1890The Yakima HeraldN 2nd St and E A St, Yakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

18. The Tragedy of Pillar Rock

    An old resident recounts the Indigenous legend of how a powerful magician created a massive rock formation on the Columbia River.

    Oct 9, 1890The Yakima HeraldSkamokawa, Wahkiakum CountyStrange But True

19. Taming the High Lakes for Irrigation

    Northern Pacific begins damming alpine reservoirs to feed the burgeoning Yakima Valley farms.

    Oct 16, 1890The Yakima HeraldEaston, Kittitas CountyFollow the Money

20. Yakima Votes on Sewerage Bonds

    A critical 1890 civic vote to authorize $40,000 for the city's nascent sewer system.

    May 15, 1890The Yakima HeraldFront Street, Yakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

21. The Scotch Farmer Betting on Moxee’s Soil

    William Ker, manager of a massive 5,000-acre agricultural tract, shares his vision for the future of Yakima Valley farming.

    Feb 27, 1890The Yakima HeraldMoxee, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

22. Auditor’s Home Lost in Late-Night Blaze

    A lamp explosion destroys the residence of County Auditor Mathew Bartholet, highlighting the constant threat of fire in the growing city.

    May 8, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyDisasters

23. The Mayor’s Disastrous Canoe Exhibition

    Mayor K. K. Nichols’ attempt to impress campers on Lake Natchez ends in a humiliating splash.

    Aug 14, 1890The Yakima HeraldNaches, Yakima CountyScandal

24. A St. Patrick's Day Scuffle in the Bay Cities

    Two men celebrated the holiday with a bit too much spirit, resulting in a public brawl that ended as quickly as it began.

    Mar 18, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyNightlife

25. Fairhaven Calls for Incorporation

    The Whatcom County Commissioners issue a formal notice for the upcoming election to establish the city as an incorporated municipality.

    Apr 29, 1890Fairhaven HeraldFairhaven, Whatcom CountyCity Hall

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