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  1. The Trusted Watchman’s Secret Life

    After 16 years of loyal service, a Hoquiam mill watchman is caught red-handed with a secret kit of burglary tools.

    Jul 21, 1905The Kennewick CourierHoquiam, Grays Harbor CountyTrue Crime

  2. The Cattle Empire Changes Hands

    A massive 100,000-acre ranch sale reshapes Central Washington ownership.

    Jun 30, 1905The Kennewick CourierWenatchee, Chelan CountyFollow the Money

  3. 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

  4. Telegraph Strike Paralyzes Regional Rails

    Union telegraphers strike across the Great Northern and Northern Pacific lines, leaving passengers and freight stranded during the height of the harvest.

    Aug 4, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyWork & Pay · Disasters

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