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4 stories matching contribut

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  1. The Perilous Bridge at Union Gap

    Superintendent Prowell lobbies for the relocation of the decaying Union Gap bridge, citing safety hazards and potential Northern Pacific assistance.

    Aug 7, 1890The Yakima HeraldUnion Gap, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  2. The Drunken Theft at the Cadwell Building

    A laborer finds his sobriety and his money have both vanished in a late-night scuffle.

    Sep 22, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

  3. Charity in the Cold: A Yakima Christmas in 1891

    While many in Yakima enjoyed a comfortable holiday, neighbors stepped in to ensure that local families facing financial ruin still found a reason to celebrate.

    Dec 31, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  4. The Vagabond Philosopher of Yakima

    A traveling drifter offers a bizarre, theological defense of his nomadic lifestyle to a local reporter.

    Jun 11, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyLocal Legends

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