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3 stories matching flat

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  1. The Escape of the Spokane Horse

    A horse weighing over 1,000 pounds somehow exits a moving train car through a small ventilation window.

    Aug 1, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  2. The Struggle to Green the Desert

    Before the giant irrigation companies arrived, Yakima pioneers hand-dug their own ditches through harsh winters to save their thirsty land.

    Mar 31, 1892The Yakima HeraldUnion Gap, Yakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  3. Fatal Miscalculation at the Tacoma Railyard

    A tragic accident involving a Northern Pacific Railway official highlights the brutal mechanical risks of the era's expanding infrastructure.

    Feb 21, 1889The Yakima HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

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