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  1. The Prince’s Apples

    A gift of Yakima-grown fruit is carefully packed for delivery to the Iron Chancellor of Germany.

    Nov 19, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  2. A Wrestler’s Reckoning in Chinatown

    A visiting strongman who bullied locals found himself severely overpowered after attacking the Chinese quarter.

    Nov 19, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyExclusion & Resistance · Strange But True

  3. Prisoners Stage Great Escape Attempt

    Seven inmates caught tunneling out of North Yakima city jail and sent packing by local authorities.

    Nov 28, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

  4. Valuable Onyx Deposit Found in Naches

    A local prospector uncovers a stone deposit in the Naches district that experts believe is high-quality onyx, sparking interest in its commercial potential.

    Feb 5, 1891The Yakima HeraldNaches, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  5. 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.

    May 12, 1892The Yakima HeraldNaches River, Yakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money · Local Legends

  6. Democratic Torchlight Parade Challenges Republican Rule in Yakima

    Hundreds of supporters defied rainy weather in a massive display of local political energy as the gubernatorial campaign heated up.

    Oct 13, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  7. Charity in the Cold: A Yakima Christmas in 1891

    While many in Yakima enjoyed a comfortable holiday, neighbors stepped in to ensure that local families facing financial ruin still found a reason to celebrate.

    Dec 31, 1891The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  8. The Unraveling of Professor Barrimore

    A traveling actor and self-proclaimed 'Professor' leaves a trail of abandoned wives and broken hearts across the Pacific Northwest.

    Dec 11, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima Avenue, Yakima, Yakima CountyScandal

  9. Halloween Mischief Causes Chaos in North Yakima

    A night of Hallowe'en pranks spiraled into dangerous territory, leaving residents missing carriage wheels and a local man injured after a run-in with a wire trap.

    Nov 3, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

  10. A Glue Pot, a Pail of Water, and the Fire That Took Seattle

    A painter, a cabinetmaker and a frightened workman recount how a glue pot and a bucket of water ignited the blaze that consumed Seattle.

    Jun 27, 1889The Yakima HeraldSeattle, King CountyDisasters

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