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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 10 |
10 stories matching four
- The Bee-Sting Justice of Kiona
A group of young vandals terrorizing the countryside found themselves outgunned and forced to pay a heavy price after targeting a local man's beehives.
- Racial Violence Erupts in Blaine
A confrontation between Japanese and white residents leaves five injured in the border town.
- Massive Steel Bridge Project Commences
Construction has begun on the multi-hundred-thousand-dollar steel bridge to span the Columbia, a project slated to take up to 18 months.
- The Town Chain Gang
Kennewick’s new municipal code establishes forced labor for inmates to settle debts and minor offenses.
- The Perils of Over-Irrigation
Federal experts warn that excessive water usage is turning productive land into barren salt marshes.
- Kennewick Builds a Ballpark to Lure the Pasco Team
Charles Conway donates land near the bridge for a first-class diamond and grandstand, hoping to bring the best team in Central Washington to play home games on this side of the river.
- Steamer Gerome Sinks in Columbia River Rapids
A cargo of wheat is lost after an engine failure leads to a wreck near Pasco.
- The Berry Market War
Local fruit growers reject lowball prices from Spokane wholesalers, betting on the premium quality of the Kennewick crop.
- A Tacoman’s View on the Philippines
Former Tacoma lawyer and current Philippine judge James Ross reports on the safety and legal transition of Manila under American administration.
- The Cheap Alternative to Pavement
A visionary proposes using straw to harden dusty, alkali-laden country roads for wheat transport.