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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 4 |
| 1891 | 10 |
| 1892 | 3 |
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- Bloodshed at the Ellensburg Saloon
A violent confrontation involving knives and pistols leaves one man hospitalized and his opponents marked by his resistance.
- The Untamable Columbia
Army engineers dismiss dreams of a navigable river highway, citing fatal drops and impossible terrain.
- The Unceremonious Exit of Colonel Cook
North Yakima’s marshal, known for his relentless attention to public cleanliness, is replaced in a surprise council shake-up.
- Accusations of Corruption Against the Gubernatorial Nominee
The Herald levels harsh criticisms against Republican gubernatorial candidate John McGraw, citing a past career marked by alleged scandal and 'vice'.
- Statehood Arrives in Dignified Yakima
While other cities celebrated with gunpowder and drink, Yakima marked the transition to statehood with composure.
- The Treble-Decker Trestle That Would Bring Water to Selah
John A. Stone reports the main trestle of the Selah ditch is framed—260 feet long and 56 feet high—with water promised by the end of October and a watermelon-cutting to mark the finish.
- The Great Yakima Duck Caper
A wild northern bird is lassoed in the middle of town by electric light, leading to a spectacle at the local hotel.
- The Bold Jewelry Store Heist
Burglars bypass a safe to clear out a downtown shop's gold and timepieces.
- The Path to Statehood: Washington Territory Prepares for Union
Congressional mandate sets the stage for a constitutional convention, marking the end of territorial status and the beginning of Washington as a state.
- The Bartholet Hotel Opens Its Doors
John Bartholet’s new three-story brick structure on First Street marks a major milestone for North Yakima’s hospitality growth.
- The Opera House Dairy Maids
A locally produced theatrical performance in North Yakima proves to be a financial and artistic triumph, showcasing the drill-master skills of Miss Hattie Bawyer.
- The New Secret Ballot
How Washington's new voting system is designed to curb the corrupt practice of vote-buying.
- The Ghost of the Pesbastin Creek Mining Camp
Decades after a gold rush stampede left cabins to rot, speculators are eyeing the old claims again—but local memory suggests they were never worth the effort.
- Democratic Young Men Organize
With over 150 members, the H. J. Snively Young Men's Democratic Club marks the largest political organization in the county's history.
- The Most Famous Divorce Suit in the Territory Ends
A landmark settlement involving $60,000 concludes a highly public dispute, marking a new chapter for the estranged couple.
- The Discovery of an Abandoned Infant
A tragic mystery unfolds in Ellensburg as a newborn's remains are found in a discarded valise.
- The Firefighters' Heavyweight Victory
A grueling contest of strength between Yakima’s firemen and a team of local citizens ends in a surprise win for the city's defenders.
- Drought Grips the Yakima Valley
A mild, snowless winter leaves ranchers facing a disastrous crop failure and calls for immediate expansion of irrigation canals.
- A Night of Masks and Revelry
Yakima’s firemen transform the opera house into a glittering masquerade, capturing the spirit of a frontier city at play.
- The Oasis in the Arid Belt
How irrigation transformed the Yakima Valley from desert to a model of agricultural productivity and speculative ambition.
- The 'Whitecap' Land Pirates of Lake Wenatchee
A vigilante gang is terrorizing settlers and extorting newcomers on government land in Okanogan County.
- The Sudden Death of Editor James Madison Adams
A leading Yakima journalist collapses while attempting to secure his tenement, marking the end of a life defined by political combat and the fight for the Yakima Valley.
- A Parade, a Brass Band, and Dancing Until Four
North Yakima's Odd Fellows mark the order's 72nd anniversary with a march down the business streets, an address at the opera house, and a ball that outlasted the refreshments at the Hotel Yakima.
- 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.