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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 20 |
| 1890 | 19 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1892 | 11 |
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- Disaster Strikes Spokane Falls Again
Mayor R.K. Nichols of North Yakima reaches out as news of a second major fire catastrophe hits Spokane.
- The Ghost of Snoqualmie Falls
Engineers and trainmen report sightings of a spectral Klickitat woman searching for her lost lover in the mists of the falls.
- The Tale of Two Cities: Yakima and Spokane
A former Yakima resident makes a business case for why Yakima is poised to mirror the rapid development of Spokane, citing coal, railroads, and the promise of opening Indigenous land.
- Spokane Falls Fire of 1889 Destroys Thirty Blocks
A detailed account of the massive conflagration that leveled thirty blocks of Spokane, leaving thousands homeless and causing an estimated $12 million in damages.
- Railroad Agent Disputes Spokane Fire Loss Estimates
A freight agent reports on the aftermath of the devastating Spokane fire, highlighting the community's resilience in the face of immense loss.
- The Con Man Who Conned a Town
Before he was caught, a master swindler known as 'Gen. Ward' charmed the elite of Spokane Falls and eloped with a banker's daughter.
- Millionaires and Mayors Lay Shingles
When union carpenters walked off the job at the Spokane Falls exposition building, the city’s elite picked up hammers to finish the roof themselves.
- The Democratic Party Gathers in Ellensburgh
A new generation of Democrats assembles to nominate a state ticket for the soon-to-be state of Washington.
- The Senator and the Boomer
Senator Frye recounts a colorful anecdote about Spokane Falls, gambling, and the ruthless competition between Washington cities.
- The Steamboat Battle for the Okanogan
Ellensburg’s attempt to challenge Spokane for the lucrative Okanogan mining trade is dismissed as a fool’s errand by regional competitors.
- Scandalous Politician Drowns in Anacortes
A prominent Seattle Republican dies while boarding a steamer, leaving behind a legacy of real estate speculation and a massive public deficit investigation.
- Poisoned and Ambushed on the Road Home
A local rancher survives a harrowing highway robbery attempt involving a spiked flask and a desperate gunfight.
- The Spokane Relief Scandal
Accusations emerge that funds meant for fire victims were diverted to municipal infrastructure projects.
- Washington House Speaker Says Courts Can Save Tide Lands
Speaker J. W. Feighan argues that Washington's tide land giveaway is unconstitutional and calls for a citizens' lawsuit to halt the sale.
- The Mining Expert in a 'Bifurcated Garment'
Defying Victorian norms and treacherous high-water trails, Emily Knight heads into the mountains to develop Gold Hill.
- Taming the Bench Lands
Settlers in the Wenas Valley organize to bring irrigation to higher ground.
- The First Legal Hanging in Kittitas County
Richard 'Boosy' Anderson faces execution for the murder of Charles Fox following a dispute over a dice game in a Roslyn saloon.
- The Ghost Farm on the Big Bend
A pioneer spends his life building a homestead for his family, only to lose them in a catastrophic train wreck on the day they were to join him.
- Turning the Desert Into an Empire
A massive engineering project is underway to irrigate 125,000 acres of Yakima bench land, fueling the local boosterism of the 1890s.
- Spokane Relief Funds Vanish
A local official jumps bail after being accused of stealing supplies meant for the relief of those in need.
- The Shadowy World of 'Railroad Spotters'
A scathing editorial exposes the brutal tactics of private detectives hired by corporations to intimidate workers.
- The Hypocrisy of a Congressman
A local editor skewers John L. Wilson for firing a female postmaster purely for political patronage, revealing Wilson’s own history of groveling for Democratic appointments.
- The Moxee Bridge Collapses
A two-year-old span falls into the river, prompting questions about engineering and site selection.
- The Hop Fields Conflict
As Yakima’s harvest season intensifies, a labor strike and a dispute over Indigenous freedom of movement expose deep rifts between local growers and Washington’s political elite.
- The Hop Growers' Dilemma
Yakima's hop farmers are facing market manipulation as they rush to sell their harvest, but local observers argue the price should be much higher.