Same Streets
Create accountJoin

Research the archive

Narrow 27,002 newspaper stories by words, years, place, newspaper and subject. See when and where they ran, then download what you find.

Put a phrase in quotes ("rent strike") or leave a word out with a minus (strike -baseball). Old scans misspell names, so when little is found, near-spellings are offered.

Refine1 on
Published
Clear all
When they were publishedBusiest year 1890, 4 stories. Pick a year or a decade to narrow to it.
1860s1870s1880s1890s1900s1910s1920s
Show the numbers
YearStories
18904
18913
18924

11 stories matching clean

  1. The Unfortunate Case of the Boiled Sock Coffee

    A culinary disaster on the Columbia River ruins a cook's reputation forever.

    May 7, 1891The Yakima HeraldAstoria, Pacific CountyStrange But True

  2. The Wild West Comes to the Third Street Depot

    A young man arrives in town dressed for a frontier lifestyle, only to be told by local authorities that such theatrics are no longer welcome.

    Jan 30, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyLocal Legends

  3. Cleaning House at Olympia

    A political scandal involving 'boodlemen' and an anti-corruption push in the Washington State legislature.

    Jan 23, 1890The Yakima HeraldOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  4. A Shaky Old Affair

    A grand jury inspection of the Yakima county jail and courthouse leads to a scathing critique of the current facilities and a call for a new building.

    May 15, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  5. The Neighborhood Chicken Killer

    A mysterious dog leaves a trail of devastation across North Yakima, slaughtering prized poultry and angering local residents.

    Feb 26, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  6. Black Gold in the Cowlitz Pass

    Yakima prospectors discover rich anthracite deposits, fueling hopes for a new Pacific coast railroad.

    Jun 5, 1890The Yakima HeraldCowlitz Pass, Yakima, Lewis CountyBoom & Bust

  7. Two Boxers Escape County Jail With False Keys

    Two incarcerated pugilists manage a clean getaway from the county jail after an apparent inside job with smuggled keys.

    Apr 2, 1891The Yakima HeraldCounty Courthouse, Yakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall · True Crime

  8. The Health Crisis at Our Door

    With cholera reported in New York City, local officials must act immediately to secure North Yakima’s sanitation before the plague spreads.

    Sep 15, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  9. Smallpox Scare in Kittitas Irrigation Camp

    A reported smallpox outbreak at an irrigation construction camp sparks local rumors of a 'stampede,' prompting Yakima officials to tighten police oversight on roads.

    Nov 17, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  10. The Boodle Ring Exposed in Kittitas

    A leaked cache of letters reveals how Republican candidates were buying influence in the 1892 Senate race.

    Oct 27, 1892The Yakima HeraldKittitas, Kittitas CountyCity Hall

  11. Yakima Democrats Nominate Full Slate at 1892 County Convention

    Party faithful gathered in North Yakima to pick candidates, adopt a platform, and vow to clean up state government.

    Aug 18, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

Download all 11 as a spreadsheet (CSV)