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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1891 | 2 |
| 1892 | 6 |
| 1893 | 4 |
| 1894 | 3 |
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- The Mayor's Ethical Tightrope
Mayor Weatherwax refuses to step down following a dispute over municipal payments to his own lumber company.
- A Baron Among the Sawmills
A Westphalian nobleman trades the Old World for a homestead in the Grays Harbor country, hoping to bring his new bride to a bustling frontier town.
- Aberdeen Nine Defeats Cosmopolis in Hard-Fought Baseball Duel
After falling behind early in the game, the Aberdeen baseball club rallies to secure a 14-9 victory over their Cosmopolis rivals.
- Farmers' Alliance Declares War on School Book Monopoly
The statewide organization demands free, state-published textbooks and a shift in school funding away from corporate interests.
- County Employees Go Without Pay in Montesano
Clerks for Chehalis County officers face a financial crisis as the local government runs out of money and refuses to pay salaries.
- The Herald’s Legal Victory
A landmark criminal libel trial in Aberdeen concludes with an acquittal, sparking a debate over the role of the press in public accountability.
- Democrats Battle Tides to Reach Aberdeen Rally
A political campaign team's water-logged journey across the bay highlights the rough reality of travel in the harbor era.
- An Ancient Secret Emerges from the Wishkah River
While gardening on the banks of the Wishkah, a local couple unearthed a human skull and a mysterious stone tool, reigniting local legends about the 'Stinking Waters.'
- The Band Serenades a Surprise Wedding
A popular music teacher and the leader of the Aberdeen Cornet Band marry, only to be surprised by their own bandmates.
- A Lonely Passing in Hoquiam
A Swedish immigrant is found dead in his home a week after his passing, leaving behind a modest fortune and unanswered questions.
- A Local Grocer Succumbs to the Great Depression
After two years of economic stagnation, a prominent merchant is forced to assign his property to creditors, marking a somber milestone for Aberdeen's business district.
- The Pioneer Fever: Why Aberdeen's First Business Leaders Stayed
Early commercial titans share the accidents, rainy days, and raw optimism that led them to build a city on the muddy banks of Grays Harbor.
- A Temperance Firebrand Comes to the Tabernacle
Mrs. J. C. Stone brings wit, sarcasm, and a stinging critique of men's monopoly on citizenship to a packed Baptist tabernacle.
- The Estus Mill Riot and a Summer of Fights
A flurry of violence in Montesano leads to court appearances, boundary disputes, and a neighborhood brawl.
- The Sage of Aberdeen Returns from the Islands
After an excursion to Hawaii, the local political commentator reflects on the confusion of switching party allegiances.