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5 stories matching river

  1. The Ghost in the Corral

    A Washington Territory farmer digging a post hole on the banks of the Snake River unearths a skeleton in fine, velvet-trimmed clothing buried in a horse corral.

    Jun 21, 1889The Mason County JournalClarkston, Asotin CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Looming Battle for Puget Sound's Shoreline

    As Washington prepares for statehood, a contentious legal struggle over the future of tide lands begins to take shape.

    Aug 16, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyFollow the Money

  3. The State Stakes Its Claim on the Shoreline

    Washington Territory’s new constitution asserts public control over tide lands and navigable waters, setting a precedent for state ownership of the coast.

    Sep 6, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Passing of a Skokomish Valley Pioneer

    Emily Purdy, who survived the Indian War of 1855, has passed away at 44 after thirty years of frontier life.

    Sep 20, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason County

  5. The Great Rail Boom Hits Shelton

    A multi-million dollar railroad expansion promises to connect Shelton to the Puget Sound and beyond, sparking a frenzy of speculation.

    Sep 6, 1889The Mason County JournalShelton, Mason CountyBoom & Bust

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