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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1898 | 66 |
66 stories
- The Day Northport Vanished
A single cigarette discarded in a tailor shop behind a saloon triggers a conflagration that consumes the entire business heart of Northport.
- Legal Landmark on Colville Reservation
A federal judge rules that the north half of the Colville Indian Reservation has been restored to the public domain, shifting jurisdiction to Stevens County.
- The Sheriff’s Bold Stand Against Mob Rule
A newly minted newspaper editor-sheriff argues that local complicity, not just law enforcement failures, fuels vigilante violence in Washington.
- The False Gold of the Klondike
A local editor warns against the 'senseless rush' to Alaska, predicting disaster for the fortune-seekers and economic ruin for the state.
- The Million-Dollar Lot
After a decade of litigation, a pioneer wins a judgment against the Northern Pacific Railroad for a prime section of downtown Spokane.
- Tragedy in the Spokane Excavations
A laborer is killed and his foreman injured after a delayed dynamite blast detonates during construction work on First Avenue.
- Secret of the Palouse River
A grisly discovery of blood-stained shirts and Spanish documents suggests a cold case murder.
- The Gallows at Colfax
A thousand spectators crowded the streets and hillsides to witness the final penalty for a murder in Whitman County.
- The Hanging of John Leonard
A thousand spectators gathered at the Whitman County courthouse to witness the execution of a man who claimed innocence to his final breath.
- Federal Troops Ordered to Clear Colville Reservation
Tensions mount on the Colville Indian Reservation as the Secretary of War orders troops to remove settlers trespassing on tribal lands.
- A Cold Case from the Underground Cellar
Twenty years after a brutal murder in California, a man suspected of being an accomplice is arrested in Spokane, bringing a buried crime back to the surface.
- The Town Rallies for a Destitute Family
After surviving three years of crop failure, horse deaths, and injury, a family arriving in Paha receives an outpouring of community support.
- Tragedy on the Rails: Two Die in Pasco Train Wreck
A passenger train derails through a trestle, killing two men riding the rails.
- The Stranger in the Haymow
A lonely death on a Lind farm leaves behind few clues and a question of identity.
- The Drumbeat of Intervention
As the U.S. leans toward war with Spain, the Adams County News editor scolds local rivals and calls for an immediate, principled recognition of Cuban independence.
- The Republic Mine Option
A potential three-million-dollar mining deal in Republic, Washington, sparks major industry rumors.
- The Hypocrisy of the Saloon Petition
The local editor lashes out at the moral contradiction of community members who sing hymns in church on Sunday while petitioning for a new saloon on Monday.
- Devastating Hailstorm Wipes Out Union Flat Crops
A severe localized hail storm destroys 200 acres of prime winter wheat, leaving a local farmer to contemplate quitting the business.
- The Bessie K. Lost at Sea
A steamship overdue from Alaska is discovered shattered against the rocks north of Victoria, with no signs of survivors.
- The Tacoma Oil Rush
A secret discovery in the heart of the city sparks a high-stakes land deal.
- Brawl at Skip Lee's Saloon Leaves Bystanders Maimed
A violent late-night fight involving billiard cues and brass knuckles forces a call for better police protection in the growing town.
- The Sheriff’s Refusal to Arrest a Gun-Toting Reveler
A town rumor alleges local officials were too intimidated to confront an armed man in a Ritzville saloon, sparking a fierce editorial debate on equity before the law.
- The Battle for the Road into Ritzville
Local farmers are organizing to repair the treacherous road leading into town, demanding the city match their efforts to improve the final stretch.
- Holiday Tragedy on the Road
A Memorial Day outing turns to terror when a runaway team leaves a mother injured in a wire fence collision.
- A Patriotic July 4th Celebration in Ritzville
Thousands of residents gathered to celebrate the American naval victory at Santiago with parades, races, and patriotic fervor.