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4 stories matching whether

Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:wether, whethewll, whetham, whetter, whither, whet

  1. Water War Hits Federal Court

    A legal fight over irrigation rights moves from local courts to the federal circuit, testing whether government officers can be overruled by state injunctions.

    Aug 25, 1905The Kennewick CourierKennewick, Benton CountyFollow the Money

  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 Sunnyside Canal Sale

    Irrigation officials discuss selling the Sunnyside Canal system to the U.S. government to secure Yakima Valley land rights.

    May 26, 1905The Kennewick CourierSunnyside, Yakima CountyFollow the Money

  4. Steamer Gerome Sinks in Columbia River Rapids

    A cargo of wheat is lost after an engine failure leads to a wreck near Pasco.

    Sep 8, 1905The Kennewick CourierPasco, Franklin CountyDisasters

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