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- A Night of Masks and Mirth in White Bluffs
The American Legion’s Hallowe’en masquerade ball drew a capacity crowd from across the valley, blending community celebration with the playful, if dated, customs of the era.
- An Editor Caught Lying About the Deal That Made a U.S. Senator
J. W. Lysons says the collector's removal had nothing to do with Boss McGraw's bargain — but the Tribune has his own dispatch from Olympia, sent during the fight, to prove otherwise.
- The Unsanctioned Heavyweight Brawl in Everett
A six-round bout between two Seattle men leaves the local marshal scrambling to explain why the law failed to stop the illegal fighting.
- Burton High School's Championship Dreams Take Flight
After two years absent from the league, Burton's high school teams roar back with a pair of victories over Auburn.
- Boosters Lobby for a Holiday to Celebrate Tacoma Day at the Fair
Tacoma business leaders meet to discuss declaring a half-holiday so residents can attend the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle.
- The Strong Boy and the Local Champion
Omer Marbet and Frans Unfried sign articles for a $500 catch-as-catch-can wrestling match at Turner Hall.
- The Case of the Altered Lottery Ticket
Two men sue the Great Northern Express Company for $3,750, alleging their winning lottery ticket was tampered with in transit.
- The Next Generation of Kennewick Farmers
Youth agriculturalists sweep the annual industrial contest, demonstrating a mastery of livestock, gardening, and canning that defined early Kennewick's economy.
- The Oldest Trick in the Book
A grifter in Seattle's city jail has a penchant for a classic pocketknife switch that leaves tourists penniless.
- Longshoremen Win 17-Minute Pioneer Place Tug-of-War
Thousands pack Pioneer Place to watch a grueling seventeen-minute battle of strength between Seattle’s longshoremen and sailors.
- The Peaches That Dazzled West Street
A Vashon Island fruit grower proves that Puget Sound soil can produce premium peaches, fetching double the price of California imports.
- The Duwamish River Schoolhouse Scandal
A romantic dispute between two suitors erupts into violence at a church service, forcing a local justice to mediate the cost of their bruised egos.
- The High Stakes of a County Commission Primary
Voters in White Bluffs face a decisive primary election to protect their representation on the Benton County board.
- The Illegal Ring at Richmond Beach
Police stopped an Everett boxing match; at Richmond Beach, Morrisey knocked out Barbour in two rounds.
- Seattle Claims Victory in the Gridiron Mud
A rainy, sludge-filled football clash at Madison Park sees Seattle avenge its previous defeat against Tacoma.
- The Duelist Who Missed Himself
A scorned man attempts an eccentric form of vengeance after a deadly quarrel with a local shopkeeper.
- The Political Shell Game
How the primary 'second choice' rule creates a system of backroom dealing and favors the 'political weakling.'
- Seattle’s Wild Reaction to the Corbett-Sullivan Fight
Thousands filled the streets and saloons as the underdog James J. Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan in twenty-one rounds.
- Blood and Romance at the Lightweight Prize Fight
A local lightweight bout at the Puget Sound Athletic Club draws crowds, fueled by rumors of a love triangle between the fighters.
- The Fraternal Grudge Match at Robbins Park
Everett’s Moose and Elks lodges squared off in a Decoration Day showdown that proved more competitive than any of the fans expected.
- The Great Auto Dash to Puget Sound
A multi-millionaire mining tycoon sponsors a massive automobile race from New York City to Tacoma to boost the dream of a national highway.
- Two Collier Captains Raced Into Seattle for a Hat—and Arrived With Milk Cans
The Spartan and Germania left San Francisco two hours apart, neither captain knowing Seattle had bet on the outcome. A tugboat, a lucky wind, and a five-gallon can of milk decided the wager.
- Laundry Workers Take Over Spanaway Park
1,300 Tacoma laundry workers and their families gathered for an annual picnic despite the rainy weather, competing in races and dancing into the evening.
- The Walla Walla Fairgrounds: A City’s Passion for the Track
Thousands turn out to witness local harness racing and the competitive spirit of Walla Walla’s equestrian community.
- The Shadowed Rooms of Washington Street
A reporter dives into the underground 'stud poker' dens of 1880s Seattle, where railway men and laborers wagered their wages against the house.