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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1890 | 2 |
| 1891 | 16 |
| 1892 | 15 |
| 1893 | 9 |
| 1894 | 7 |
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- Aberdeen’s Industrial Pivot
A report on the town's shifting economic tides as new mills take root on the south side.
- East Side Workers Demand a Free Bridge
Fed up with paying tolls while their taxes fund empty infrastructure projects elsewhere, east side residents threaten to block city bond measures.
- The Fight for Rail Access
Local boosters push back against a cynical newspaper report claiming Aberdeen does not need a new railroad depot.
- The Bridge That Wasn't: A Legal Battle Over Aberdeen’s Lifeline
In December 1890, a judge struck down the county commissioners' plan for the Heron Street bridge over the Wishkah River, forcing a redesign that would finally connect the east side of town.
- Tacoma Beats the Railroad Over Its Own Waterfront
The U.S. Supreme Court dismisses Northern Pacific's bid to stop harbor lines along Tacoma's waterfront, handing the city a victory over the railroad's claim to 200 feet on each side of its track.
- The Iron Road Reaches the Harbor
Construction crews bridge the gap between logging history and the future of the Northern Pacific line in Aberdeen.
- Discovery of Missing Lad’s Body Under South Aberdeen Wharf
A boarding house keeper searching for a lost coat discovers the remains of a boy drowned in the harbor months prior.
- The Battle for the Tracks
After intense lobbying, Aberdeen city officials strike a compromise with Northern Pacific to bring the railroad through the city's north side.
- The Northern Pacific Railroad Considers a New Aberdeen Depot
After hosting railroad officials for a dinner at the Pacific Hotel, Aberdeen boosters feel confident about the city's future rail expansion.
- The Struggle for Liberty in the Boomtown
Aberdeen celebrates Independence Day with political oratory, sports, and a reflection on the economic tensions of 1894.
- Citizens Challenge County Power
Residents organize to protest the mismanagement of public roads by county commissioners.
- Northern Pacific Halts Rail Expansion
Heavy winter rains force a suspension of railroad construction, leaving only the South Aberdeen bridge and track projects active.
- Tragedy on the Slough
A sixteen-month-old child loses her life in a tragic drowning accident near the family home.
- The Battle for the Heron Street Bridge
Aberdeen’s city government grapples with legal gridlock over funding a critical river crossing.
- The Unlucky Suicide
A farmhand attempts to take his own life twice, only to find himself frustrated by his own survival and a change of heart.
- The Sudden Passing of Ole Eine
A longtime laborer at the Weatherwax mill collapses on his way home, leaving behind a family across the ocean.
- The Bitter Election Dispute
After the municipal election, the city council held formal proceedings to address a contest regarding the validity of the treasurer’s election, ultimately upholding W. B. Mack.
- Carving the Foundation for the World's Fair
The Cosmopolis mill is busy prepping massive logs to form the foundation of the Washington state building at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
- Aberdeen Secures Competitive Rail Rates
A major victory for the shingle and lumber industry as the Northern Pacific grants terminal rates to Aberdeen, promising expansion and infrastructure growth.
- Bridging the Wishkah: Aberdeen’s New Gateway
A municipal franchise authorizes a new iron-and-wood swing bridge to connect Second Street to the north side of the river.
- Firefighters Race for Pride and Prize Money
Two local volunteer hose companies compete in a drill to prove their speed and efficiency before the Fourth of July contests.
- The Iron Road Reaches the Chehalis
A first-hand account of the new railroad construction pushing toward the bridge, signaling a major shift in Grays Harbor infrastructure.
- The Tragic End of a Respected Citizen
A longtime resident of Montesano and Aberdeen dies by suicide while in an asylum.
- Aberdeen Trounces Cosmopolis in Season Opener
A lively baseball game on the banks of Grays Harbor brings together the rival teams, ending in a lopsided victory for the visitors.
- The Price of Progress: Aberdeen’s Fight for the Rails
City boosters push for a free right-of-way for the Northern Pacific, demanding local property owners contribute their fair share.