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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 2 |
| 1892 | 9 |
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- The Uncertain Future of the Yakima Irrigation Ditch
Local contractors head to Tacoma seeking answers as construction stalls and equipment is shipped elsewhere.
- Two Boxers Escape County Jail With False Keys
Two incarcerated pugilists manage a clean getaway from the county jail after an apparent inside job with smuggled keys.
- State College Regents Accused of Inflating Contract Bids
A Tacoma dispatch reports laboratory equipment priced at $3,700 when the college chemist said it could be had for $1,700 — and a college hall contract nearly double the low bid.
- Vigilante Justice Narrowly Averted in Roslyn
A mob of men attempted to lynch a laborer near Roslyn before word arrived that the alleged crime had not been completed.
- Pullman Car Porters Ready to Strike
A rare labor dispute draws public sympathy as porters seek wages rather than tips.
- A Diplomatic Disaster in North Yakima
A diplomatic incident erupts after Olympia visitors leave behind a scathing pamphlet mocking the residents of North Yakima.
- The Conflict Between Schooling and Spring Labor
City officials warn parents against letting children quit school early for seasonal work, threatening that those who leave will be forced to repeat their grades.
- The Price of a Public Park
Captain Thomas offers twenty acres for a city park, provided the government proves it can maintain it.
- The Fight for the River
Tensions mount over water rights as a local paper argues that irrigation for agricultural growth should take precedence over Indigenous fishing rights.
- The Birth of Washington's Constitutional Rights
A historic publication of the 1889 Washington State Constitution, establishing the foundational rights and governance that define the state's civic character.
- Passing of Kotiocken, Son of Kamiakin
The death of a Yakima Indian leader highlights the ongoing tensions regarding assimilation and the encroachment of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
- An Immigration House for New Arrivals
North Yakima citizens bankroll a temporary housing facility for newcomers searching for homesteads.
- 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 Health Crisis at Our Door
With cholera reported in New York City, local officials must act immediately to secure North Yakima’s sanitation before the plague spreads.
- The Drunken Theft at the Cadwell Building
A laborer finds his sobriety and his money have both vanished in a late-night scuffle.
- The Irrigation Boom of 1890
North Yakima gears up for a massive expansion of agricultural infrastructure and railroad investment.
- The New Kindergarten System Arrives in Yakima
Two educators arrive from San Francisco to establish a 'play-based' school, promising a radical shift away from rote memorization.
- Violence and Racial Tension in the Labor Camp
A physical altercation between a white cowboy and a Chinese cook over breakfast coffee results in a stabbing and a manhunt.
- Post Office Inferno Narrowly Avoided
A quick-thinking resident discovers a fire smoldering under the post office stove, saving the block from total destruction.
- Is Washington's New Legislature Up to the Task?
A skeptical editorial from the Seattle Press warns that the Republican majority is prioritizing the wrong people for key committee chairmanships.
- 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 High Cost of Being a Farmer
A scathing breakdown of how protective tariffs inflate the daily expenses of Washington homesteaders.
- The Farmers' Alliance Wants Financial History Taught in Schools
A skeptical editorial mocks the Farmers' Alliance’s push to make monetary policy a core subject in Washington classrooms.
- Branding the Valley: Why Yakima Fruit Needs a Label
A local observer warns that Yakima’s high-quality peaches are losing their identity in big-city markets to Walla Walla branding.
- The Election Was Quiet. The Backstabbing Was Not.
Yakima County's vote was calm at the polls but ugly underneath, with charges of bought voters and official ballots loose in party workers' hands.