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  1. Major Wholesale District Fire Strikes Spokane

    A Tuesday morning blaze destroys $150,000 in property, threatening an entire block along Railroad Avenue.

    Sep 29, 1905The Kennewick CourierPost Street, Spokane, Spokane CountyDisasters

  2. A Dual-Purpose Building Rises on West Second

    Construction begins on a new block that promises to house both a modern meat market and a cultural auditorium for the town.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · Gone Forever

  3. The Struggle for the Snake River

    The Open River Association works to break a railroad-backed monopoly on river traffic.

    Oct 6, 1905The Kennewick CourierSnake River, Kennewick, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  4. Defeating the Yakima Valley Land Grab

    State officials block a massive land selection scheme, sparking a debate over corporate control of irrigation water.

    Jun 23, 1905The Kennewick CourierYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

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