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  1. Aftermath of the Roslyn Mining Disaster

    Community relief efforts distribute aid to the families of miners killed in a recent disaster at the Roslyn coal mines.

    Jun 16, 1892The Yakima HeraldRoslyn, Kittitas CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

  2. 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

  3. The Great 1890 Headcount

    Federal agents prepare to survey Washington's rapidly growing population, bringing new jobs and a complex pay scale to the frontier.

    Feb 27, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyCity Hall

  4. 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

  5. The Neighborhood Kids’ Backyard Circus

    A group of North Yakima children stage a backyard circus complete with a dog-drawn chariot, an educated rooster, and an ill-fated mule.

    Aug 28, 1890The Yakima HeraldYakima, Yakima CountyStrange But True

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