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  1. The 'Toe Social' of Tacoma

    A mischievous fundraising dance where bachelors bid on mystery partners based solely on a glimpse of their feet.

    Apr 16, 1891The Yakima HeraldTacoma, Pierce CountyStrange But True

  2. The Mystery of the Unknown Man in the Yakima

    A body pulled from the river bears no identification, leaving behind only two dimes and a pair of kid gloves.

    May 7, 1891The Yakima HeraldBenton City, Benton CountyTrue Crime

  3. The Scandal at the Hotel Room

    An embarrassed couple flees a hotel after being interrupted in a state of 'Edenic' undress.

    Mar 13, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyScandal

  4. A Jeffersonian Medal Found in the River

    A rare silver 'Peace and Friendship' medal from the Lewis and Clark era is discovered on an island in the Columbia River.

    Dec 24, 1891The Yakima HeraldWallula, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

  5. 1889 Ballot Pairs Capital Site With Suffrage and Prohibition

    North Yakima lobbies to become the permanent seat of government as the territory prepares for statehood.

    Sep 5, 1889The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyBoom & Bust

  6. The Unfortunate Case of the Boiled Sock Coffee

    A culinary disaster on the Columbia River ruins a cook's reputation forever.

    May 7, 1891The Yakima HeraldAstoria, Pacific CountyStrange But True

  7. Divorce Proceedings Halted by a Train Ride

    A couple bound for court to finalize their divorce ends up on the same train car, leading to an unexpected reconciliation.

    Nov 17, 1892The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyScandal

  8. 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.

    Oct 31, 1889The Yakima HeraldTacoma Hotel, Tacoma, Pierce CountyScandal

  9. The Hotel Yakima Pocket-Picking

    A theft at a temperance lecture leads to an arrest, a suspicious discharge, and a swift sentencing for a second offense.

    Apr 16, 1891The Yakima HeraldHotel Yakima, Yakima, Yakima CountyTrue Crime

  10. The Senator and the Boomer

    Senator Frye recounts a colorful anecdote about Spokane Falls, gambling, and the ruthless competition between Washington cities.

    Jun 4, 1891The Yakima HeraldSpokane, Spokane CountyBoom & Bust · Nightlife

  11. The Sheep Rancher Who Broke the Bank

    A mysterious visitor from the Yakima sheep country creates a stir in a Seattle faro parlor, outplaying the professionals and baffling the house.

    Feb 25, 1892The Yakima HeraldButler block, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

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