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  1. The Town Chain Gang

    Kennewick’s new municipal code establishes forced labor for inmates to settle debts and minor offenses.

    Jun 9, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  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

  3. The Struggle for North Yakima’s Beet Sugar Fields

    Federal authorities authorize the leasing of Yakama Reservation land to a sugar beet corporation, setting strict conditions for tribal employment and long-term land improvements.

    Apr 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  4. 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.

    Jul 14, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  5. The Birth of a County

    Proponents of the new Benton County prepare to prove population requirements to Judge Rigg in a final legal hurdle before state recognition.

    Jun 16, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  6. The Town Council Declares War on Contagion

    A newly passed health ordinance mandates house quarantines, mandatory vaccination, and strict reporting protocols for residents of Kennewick.

    Jul 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

  7. Farmers Build Their Own Dam in Record Time

    After two grueling days of labor, local landowners successfully turn the Yakima River into their new irrigation canal.

    Aug 4, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  8. Children Capture Coyote on Horse Heaven Ranch

    Two young children on a Horse Heaven ranch showed remarkable courage, roping a full-grown coyote with the help of their dogs.

    Jul 14, 1905The Kennewick CourierHorse Heaven Hills, Kennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

  9. Benton County Officially Born

    After legal hurdles and a formal decree from the superior court, Governor Albert E. Mead signed the proclamation establishing Benton County, signaling a new era for the region.

    Jun 23, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyCity Hall

  10. The Town's New Stance on Concealed Weapons

    A 1905 ordinance criminalizes the carrying of concealed weapons, requiring special permission from the Mayor for exceptions.

    Jun 9, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyCity Hall

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