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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1905 | 3 |
3 stories matching spark
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:sparkl, spar, spare, sparf, sparkler, sparkman
- Defeating the Yakima Valley Land Grab
State officials block a massive land selection scheme, sparking a debate over corporate control of irrigation water.
- A Near Miss for Kennewick’s Warehouse District
A passing locomotive sparked a blaze in the sagebrush that nearly razed the town's lumber yards and warehouses.
- The Village Gossip that Forced a Wedding
When an innocent act in a shop sparked a town-wide rumor, two neighbors decided to make the gossip true.