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2 stories matching contest

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:conteste, incontest, uncontest, congest, contemn, contend

  1. The Looming Water Wars of the Yakima River

    Prosser Falls Irrigation Company threatens litigation against upper-valley users, claiming their senior water rights are being drained by newcomers.

    Jun 2, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  2. The $5,400 Handshake

    A state land commissioner faces a Supreme Court battle over whether he can bypass a high-dollar bid for school lands in favor of a personal deal.

    Aug 11, 1905The Kennewick CourierOlympia, Thurston CountyFollow the Money

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