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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 6 |
6 stories matching represent
- The Northwest Flour Trust Proposal
A representative from Boston attempts to organize local millers into a regional trust to control prices for the Oriental market.
- County Commissioner Quits Over Business Conflicts
The lone Populist on the Whitman County board steps down, claiming the demands of public office are bad for his bottom line.
- The Seattle Municipal Landslide of 1900
Voters reject a fusion ticket of populists and prohibitionists, cementing a 'liberal' policy for Seattle's gambling and liquor trades.
- The Case for Diversified Farming
A Spokane dairy representative urges Palouse farmers to move away from wheat monoculture to ensure long-term prosperity.
- The Great Wheat Fraud of Whitman County
A farmer’s widow fights for her grain after a bankrupt buyer leaves her with a worthless check and a vanishing act.
- The Pioneer Who Found His Home on the Fairgrounds
A celebratory gathering honors 'Grandpa' Waldrip, an 82-year-old pioneer who once helped settle the land now occupied by Whitman County’s fairgrounds.