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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1890 | 3 |
| 1891 | 3 |
| 1892 | 3 |
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- The Tragedy at Simcoe
An old account resurfaces regarding the 1856 murder of Indian Agent A.J. Bolan, highlighting the volatile tensions of the frontier era.
- A Mental Health Crisis in North Yakima
A young Scandinavian immigrant struggles with radical political theory before a desperate suicide attempt at the McGlothlen House.
- The Great Detective Panic of North Yakima
When word reached town that a Chicago detective had arrived by stagecoach, dozens of the city’s leading men fled into the freezing wilderness, resulting in frozen limbs, broken bones, and a ruined reputation.
- The Railway Party’s Near-Drowning in the Yakima River
A VIP delegation touring irrigation infrastructure narrowly escapes disaster when their wagon team bolts into a deep river slough.
- The Political Brawl at Ellensburgh
An explosive exchange between democratic rivals during the state convention reveals the messy, money-fueled nature of territorial politics.
- The Drunken Theft at the Cadwell Building
A laborer finds his sobriety and his money have both vanished in a late-night scuffle.
- Bloody Brawl at Spencer’s Saloon
A minor prank against a patron spirals into a violent knife fight among loggers in North Yakima.
- A Narrow Escape on the Reservation
A father thwarts a violent assault on his daughter after the assailant is discovered hiding in their home.
- Tragedy on the Tracks: A Silent Commuter
A deaf man walking to find work near Selah was struck by a train in the night.
- The Fashionable Business of Curing Pets
A local dog fancier describes the burgeoning industry of canine health, from tail-docking 'fads' to managing bilious pugs.
- The Bosses and the Back-Numbers
At the Yakima County Republican convention, party insiders steamrolled local challengers, sparking accusations of a 'cut and dried' slate.
- A Close Call in the Indian Wars
A survivor recounts the harrowing 1856 campaign and a near-death encounter along the banks of the Snake River.
- Blood on the Rails Near Thorpe
A railroad conductor was nearly killed by an impudent waiter on an eastbound train, leading to a tense standoff and a dramatic shooting.
- A Yakima Boy's Death Struggle with a Cougar
A teenage boy hunting on the reservation fought off a mountain lion with nothing but his bare hands and a stream for a weapon.