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  1. A Fatal Misfortune for a Horse

    A bizarre and fatal accident involving a hatpin swallowed in a bale of hay highlights the perils of livestock management.

    Jul 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

  2. Black Diamond Miners Invest in Benton Hops

    A group of investors from the coal mining town of Black Diamond have purchased 67 acres of land near Benton to establish a massive hop yard, signaling a shift toward diversified agriculture in the valley.

    May 19, 1905The Kennewick CourierBenton City, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The Berry Boom Hits the Rails

    Kennewick's strawberry harvest is so bountiful that the town's depot platforms are overflowing and train schedules are being held to keep up with the demand.

    Jun 16, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  4. Benton County's First Courthouse? A Hotel Will Do for Now

    As Benton County organizes, commissioners lease the Riverside Hotel in Prosser for courtrooms, offices, and a temporary jail—because there are no houses to rent.

    May 10, 1905The Kennewick CourierProsser, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · City Hall

  5. A Grand Religious Merger

    Three major Protestant denominations move toward organic union to increase efficiency and emphasize common values.

    Jun 2, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton County

  6. Kennewick Claims Horticultural Superiority

    Local boosters defend Kennewick's early fruit season against claims of supremacy from the wetter coastal regions.

    May 26, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

  7. The Mysterious Departure of Kennewick’s Cafe Proprietor

    A successful local farmer and cafe owner disappears overnight, leaving behind unpaid accounts and rumors of a business venture gone sour.

    May 10, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyTrue Crime

  8. The Palouse Irrigation Fight

    Franklin County citizens organize to pressure the President for the construction of stalled irrigation works.

    Apr 28, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  9. A Hot Ride to the Coast: A Summer Diary from 1905

    A Kennewick minister's account of a grueling journey across the state, from dusty horse-and-buggy travel in the valley to a culture shock in the 'Red Light district' of Seattle.

    Aug 18, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyStrange But True

  10. The Fight for a Kennewick High School

    A local resident argues that a dedicated high school is essential for the town's growth and cultural maturity.

    Jun 23, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

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