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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 8 |
| 1891 | 9 |
| 1892 | 11 |
34 stories matching sheriff
- Fatal Shooting at Fort Simcoe
A young man is killed during a reservation arrest, sparking threats of a riot among his friends.
- Political Retaliation in North Yakima
The local sheriff allegedly threatened to withhold official news from the Herald after the paper published a report regarding a local criminal case.
- The Sheriff’s Cold Night and A Surprise Marriage
After evading capture in a dramatic escape from the Moxee, a fugitive is arrested and promptly married by the local justice.
- 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.
- The Jailbreak at the County Bastille
After allegedly stealing railroad tickets, a jailbird finds his freedom thanks to a lapse in security and a sympathetic sheriff.
- The Fugitive Bride of Ellensburg
After a coerced marriage and a secret divorce, a local real estate dealer’s legal nightmare ends in a mysterious chase across the state.
- The Deadly Cost of Tribal Jurisdiction
A reservation sheriff flees his home after killing a man, sparking a tense standoff between rival factions over tribal law and custom.
- The Smoke Over the Okanogan
Forest fires fueled by arsonists are devastating the landscape and choking the residents of the Okanogan country.
- A Forbidden Love, A Barred Door, and a Poisoned Heart
A young immigrant shopkeeper’s romance with a local lodging-house owner sparks a violent feud with his brother, culminating in a suicide attempt that shakes the town.
- Deputy Lincoln Dilley Survives Jail Escape Attack
Deputy-Sheriff Lincoln Dilley survived severe head cuts after two prisoners attacked him during an escape attempt at the county jail, then drew his revolver and locked them in their cell.
- A Daring Jailbreak in Kittitas County
An Indian prisoner and a grand larceny suspect escaped through a sawed window, while a murder suspect was left behind.
- A Runaway Buggy and a Near-Fatal Kick
Deputy Sheriff Dan Simmons faces a brush with death while assisting a stranded woman in the sagebrush near Old Town.
- Stabbing Over a Woman in Ellensburg
A violent confrontation between former lawman Felix Shaser and William Lee leaves the victim near death, adding to a string of criminal cases in Kittitas County.
- A High-Speed Horse Chase on the Ahtanum
After an intoxicated rider caused a collision and fled the scene, the Sheriff led a five-mile pursuit across the Yakima Valley.
- The Teenager Who Rushed Toward the Pen
A young drifter steals a horse in Yakima, only to be caught in Toppenish the very next morning.
- The Town That Suddenly Didn't Exist
A Supreme Court ruling declaring sixty Washington towns unconstitutional leaves saloon keepers in Roslyn facing a massive $10,000 licensing bill.
- 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.
- Vigilante Justice in Walla Walla
After A. J. Hunt shot a cavalry soldier, a mob of soldiers stormed the Walla Walla county jail and executed the prisoner.
- Brutal Assault on the Reservation
An Indigenous man is found critically injured near Union Gap after an alleged attack by drunken companions.
- A Mental Health Crisis in North Yakima
A young Scandinavian immigrant struggles with radical political theory before a desperate suicide attempt at the McGlothlen House.
- 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.
- Railroad Strike Paralyzes Cascade Division
Freight trainmen walk off the job in Ellensburg over safety concerns and bond requirements, sparking a tense standoff.
- A Narrow Escape on the Reservation
A father thwarts a violent assault on his daughter after the assailant is discovered hiding in their home.
- The Fight That Sparked a Spasm of Virtue
A boxing exhibition at the opera house turns into a legal battle over what constitutes a prize fight.
- The Discovery of an Abandoned Infant
A tragic mystery unfolds in Ellensburg as a newborn's remains are found in a discarded valise.