Research the archive
Narrow 27,002 newspaper stories by words, years, place, newspaper and subject. See when and where they ran, then download what you find.
Put a phrase in quotes ("rent strike") or leave a word out with a minus (strike -baseball). Old scans misspell names, so when little is found, near-spellings are offered.
Refine1 on
Show the numbers
| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 46 |
| 1904 | 6 |
52 stories matching fall
- Drought Forces Franklin County Farmers to Pivot
After a difficult harvest hampered by insufficient rainfall and improper cultivation, local ranchers shift to fall-sown wheat.
- Swept Over the Falls: A Five-Year-Old Lost on a Spokane Bridge
Walking home from Sunday school, Walter Kreitz was struck by a Great Northern passenger train on the Post Street bridge. His body was carried downstream toward the falls and never recovered.
- Harvest Prospects Dim on Eureka Flat
Local farmers report a disappointing wheat yield, with some fields failing entirely as moisture levels hit historic lows.
- The Dry Spell on Eureka Flat
Farmers are stalling wheat planting as a rare November drought threatens the upcoming harvest.
- Tragic Fall at the Pomeroy Stock Fair
A novice assistant was dragged into the sky by a tethered balloon, falling fifty feet to the earth in front of a crowd.
- Franklin County’s Wheat Ambitions
Local bankers report a massive surge in fall wheat planting and plans for modern infrastructure in the growing town of Connell.
- The Wrestling King of Walla Walla
A professional wrestler defeats three local opponents in succession at Armory Hall, showcasing the rugged spectacle of early 1900s prize fighting.
- A Night Fall Into a Seattle Ditch—and the Supreme Court's Hard Answer
Allie Hobert knew the ditch was there. The state Supreme Court ruled that knowledge barred her $1,750 claim against the city.
- A Bumper Harvest in the Walla Walla Foothills
Local farmer Thomas Copeland breaks regional production records with a staggering wheat harvest.
- A New Chapter for the Old Columbia Hotel
The former Northern Pacific company office is set to be transformed into 'The Academy,' a new college for the growing region.
- The Sea of Mud on Main Street
Walla Walla's main thoroughfare has been rendered nearly impassable, prompting calls for a permanent street cleaning department.
- The Case of the Resurrected Steer
A cattle theft trial in Olympia falls apart after the alleged victim's 'slaughtered' cow walks home.
- Fatal Winds at Milton Station
A sudden, freak accident during a windstorm claims the life of a resident just steps from his home.
- Aberdeen’s Commercial Heart Reduced to Ash
A morning inferno destroys the Commercial block, leaving families homeless and businesses in ruins for the second time in recent memory.
- A Workplace Accident at the Dayton Lumber Yards
A timber handler suffers a broken leg while loading lumber, highlighting the daily physical dangers of the early regional timber industry.
- Whitman College Kicks Off the Academic Year
A night of music and poetry at the college chapel marks the opening of the 1903 fall term.
- The Circus Boy Lost in Everett
A young Walla Walla resident finds himself stranded in a strange city after falling asleep on a traveling circus train.
- A Honeymoon Near Tragedy at Kalama
A newlywed woman narrowly escapes drowning after falling into the river while returning from a wedding trip.
- Wet Harvest Spoils Wheat Across Eastern Washington
State inspectors report that an unusually rainy autumn has led to widespread spoilage, forcing local growers to struggle with compromised crops.
- Walla Walla County Fair Stalled by Financial Shortfall
Construction of fairgrounds buildings and grandstands at a standstill as subscribers default on $3,000 in pledges.
- Blandford Takes the Blame in City Flume Patent Suit
The Statesman accuses the city administration of forcing a contractor to take the fall for a costly legal infringement on a flume project.
- Brutal Robbery on the Northern Pacific Train
A young man narrowly escapes death after being beaten and pushed from a moving train during an attempted robbery near Kennewick.
- A Treacherous Winter Morning on Main Street
An elderly local man is hospitalized with a concussion after slipping on the icy downtown pavement.
- Spokane Voters Reject School Expansion
Citizens of school district No. 81 strike down a $400,000 bond measure, falling short of the required three-fifths majority.
- A Bumper Prune Harvest Faces Wet Weather Threat
Heavy rains and mold threaten to compromise Clarke County’s massive prune crop as thousands of workers descend on the orchards.