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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 4 |
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- Tragic Death of a Laborer on the Moxee
A young man employed by the Yakima Land Company dies suddenly after strenuous work clearing land.
- The Novel Experiment of Using Sheep to Tend Hops
Yakima hop growers are turning to livestock to solve labor costs and crop management in the fields.
- The Quiet Passing of an Early Settler
Ellen Francis Hewlett, one of the first women to establish a home in North Yakima, passes away after a long illness.
- Up to Twenty Buried in the Eagle Gorge Slide
While clearing a washout on the Northern Pacific near Eagle Gorge, a repair crew was caught by a landslide; only a few bodies were recovered, and as many as twenty were feared swept into the Green River.
- City Council Targets 'Disorderly' Tenements
A new ordinance aims to clear out homes deemed a public nuisance based on the 'customs and habits' of residents.
- The Spokane Relief Scandal
Accusations emerge that funds meant for fire victims were diverted to municipal infrastructure projects.
- Boosterism and the Quest for the Capital
North Yakima’s editors aggressively frame their growing city as the inevitable future capital of Washington.
- Mountain of Earth Buries Northern Pacific Rails
A catastrophic landslide near Palmer halts travel for days as crews scramble to clear the Green River route.
- The Bold Jewelry Store Heist
Burglars bypass a safe to clear out a downtown shop's gold and timepieces.
- The Making of a Suburb
A speculative land development project christened 'Sunnyside' promises a model residential section and a dedicated site for a state capital.
- Winter’s Toll on the Yakima Range
Deep snow and poor grazing conditions lead to mass livestock casualties as ranchers report dire losses.
- The Political Exoneration of H. J. Snively
After facing accusations of financial misconduct in West Virginia, Democratic gubernatorial candidate H. J. Snively presents a stack of affidavits to clear his name in a massive Seattle rally.
- The City Lights and Waterworks Are Complete
North Yakima unveils a $176,000 infrastructure project intended to serve the city of the future.
- The Jailbreak at the County Bastille
After allegedly stealing railroad tickets, a jailbird finds his freedom thanks to a lapse in security and a sympathetic sheriff.
- A Five-Million Dollar Railway Gamble
Northern Pacific interests reveal massive plans to connect North Yakima to Shoalwater Bay, signaling a new era of dominance in Washington transit.
- The Fight That Sparked a Spasm of Virtue
A boxing exhibition at the opera house turns into a legal battle over what constitutes a prize fight.
- The Desperado Who Surrendered
A Big Bend man, accused of a gruesome triple killing three years prior, walked into the sheriff’s office to clear his name.
- 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.
- The Guilford Miller Land Case Resolved
A landmark victory for settlers against the Northern Pacific Railroad.
- The Constitutional Fears of a Growing Territory
As Washington prepares for statehood, editorial warnings emerge that restricting capital and corporate investment could paralyze the region’s economic momentum.
- The Yakima Traveler’s Rough Ride Home
After an idyllic trip to the Spokane exposition, a local resident’s journey turns into a bureaucratic nightmare on the Northern Pacific railway.
- The County's $75,000 Gamble
Yakima County proposes a major bond issuance to clear floating debt and modernize public financing.
- The Rising Power of the Farmers' Alliance
A political commentary warning the established parties that the Farmers' Alliance and labor organizations have become a political force that can no longer be ignored.
- Armed Children Defend Their Home Against Burglars
When two thieves raided the Morrisey home, they were met by a young boy and his armed neighbor, who sent them fleeing into the night with a fusillade of gunfire.