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  1. Police Raid High-End Queen Anne Apartment

    Prohibition-era sting nets stash of liquor, gambling gear, and opium in a fashionable Seattle neighborhood.

    Oct 26, 1916Coulee City DispatchQueen Anne, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  2. A Candidate's Public Clarification

    W. E. Southard addresses rumors regarding his political past in an attempt to clear his name with voters before the Grant County primaries.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchCoulee City, Grant CountyCity Hall

  3. The Oil Fever Hits Grant County

    Local boosters are placing their bets on a new drilling operation, hoping to strike it rich just outside of town.

    Sep 15, 1916Coulee City DispatchEphrata, Grant CountyBoom & Bust

  4. The Looming Shutdown That Could Paralyze a Nation

    With railroad workers and managers deadlocked over the eight-hour day, President Wilson intervenes to prevent a catastrophic strike.

    Aug 18, 1916Coulee City DispatchSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

  5. Tragedy at the Tinker Ranch

    A recently released psychiatric patient kills his family near Bridgeport, leaving the community in shock.

    Jun 30, 1916Coulee City DispatchBridgeport, Douglas County

  6. The Wolf-Dog of the Grande Ronde

    A ranger’s loyal pet answers the call of the wild, but gives his life to defend his master against his own pack.

    Sep 1, 1916Coulee City DispatchAsotin, Asotin CountyStrange But True

  7. Cleaning Up the Ballot Box

    Legislators move to close loopholes that allowed fraudulent signatures to threaten the integrity of Washington's direct democracy.

    Sep 8, 1916Coulee City DispatchOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall

  8. Turning Washington's Lakes into a Pearl Button Empire

    Professor Trevor Kincaid argues that Washington's fresh water lakes are perfectly suited to revolutionize the American button trade.

    Jun 16, 1916Coulee City DispatchUniversity of Washington, Seattle, King CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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