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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1858 | 1 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1862 | 1 |
| 1863 | 2 |
| 1864 | 2 |
| 1872 | 4 |
| 1876 | 63 |
| 1877 | 55 |
| 1878 | 23 |
| 1880 | 10 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 71 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 41 |
| 1886 | 33 |
| 1887 | 35 |
| 1888 | 34 |
| 1889 | 52 |
| 1890 | 10 |
| 1891 | 58 |
| 1892 | 138 |
| 1893 | 125 |
| 1894 | 153 |
| 1895 | 186 |
| 1896 | 1 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 30 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1902 | 4 |
| 1903 | 32 |
| 1904 | 28 |
| 1905 | 3 |
| 1907 | 1 |
| 1908 | 15 |
| 1909 | 61 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 2 |
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 16 |
| 1917 | 9 |
| 1918 | 3 |
| 1919 | 1 |
| 1923 | 5 |
| 1924 | 3 |
5 stories matching got
- The Lumber Lobby Scores a Panama Canal Win
Pacific coast lumbermen outmaneuvered the Panama Canal Commission to exempt deck-loads from tonnage fees, signaling the power of regional industry over federal regulation.
- The Collapse of a Parting Speech
A surprise party for a departing resident ends in a slapstick moment when his chair gives way.
- How Our Towns Got Their Names
A historian chronicles the origins of Grays Harbor cities, uncovering the rivalries and local legends behind our map.
- White Bluffs Water Crisis Averted
A burnt-out water pump motor that threatened local orchards was repaired in record time by a Pasco electrical firm.
- Prohibition Raids in Hanford
A local man faces a heavy fine and jail time after officers force entry into his home to seize alcohol.