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4 stories matching commenc

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  1. From Russian Army to Whitman College Commencement

    Vladimir Rojansky, who arrived in America knowing no English, is named class orator at Whitman College.

    Jun 20, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanWhitman College, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

  2. The Unintended Consequences of Prohibition

    A raid on illegal spirits near Ritzville leads to a bizarre and unfortunate end for the local livestock.

    May 18, 1923White Bluffs SpokesmanRitzville, Adams CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  3. Long-Bell Lumber Mill Preparing for Launch

    Massive logging operations begin in Longview as the city prepares for its grand industrial opening.

    May 30, 1924White Bluffs SpokesmanLongview, Cowlitz CountyBoom & Bust

  4. Searching for Black Gold in the Rattlesnake Hills

    A geological assessment suggests the presence of a dome structure in the Rattlesnake Hills, prompting investors to initiate drilling for oil and gas.

    May 5, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanHanford, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

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