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  1. The Birth of Washington Territory

    Arthur Denny recounts the 1852 Monticello Convention that successfully petitioned Congress to split the Washington territory from Oregon.

    Jun 5, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerLongview, Cowlitz CountyCity Hall

  2. The War Over Sawdust

    Federal authorities threaten legal action against local mills for choking the Columbia River with industrial waste.

    Apr 2, 1891Aberdeen HeraldColumbia River, Longview, Cowlitz CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Final Frontier of Rebecca Huntington

    A pioneer who survived the brutal trek to the Pacific Northwest finds her final rest after a life of hardship and service.

    Mar 27, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCowlitz County, Longview

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