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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching carthag
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:cartag, cart, cartilag, carti, carnag, cartal
- A Counterfeiter's Dramatic Courtroom Scandal
Dr. J. B. Methvin, on trial for counterfeiting, faced high drama in court as his current 'wife'—who had left her husband and children in Texas to elope with him—flew into a rage at the testimony.
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- Trapped in the Gears
A farm worker is severely injured in a gruesome accident while operating a header in the fields near Walla Walla.
- The Carcass Complaint
A public health warning issued regarding the improper disposal of dead animals in public roads.
- Fatal Accident at McDonald’s Logging Camp
A swamp hook recoils, claiming the life of a Swedish laborer in the woods near Orting.
- The Unlucky Duck Hunter of Riverside
A simple afternoon gesture turned into a painful lesson on the dangers of uneven ground when a farmer's attempt to shoo a bird resulted in a trip to the hospital.
- A Desperate Swim in the Palouse
After losing his land and descending into a alcoholic crisis, a former farmer experiences a terrifying delusion and is rescued from the river.
- The Town Rallies for a Destitute Family
After surviving three years of crop failure, horse deaths, and injury, a family arriving in Paha receives an outpouring of community support.
- Steam vs. Oxen: The Mechanization of the Woods
A steam donkey engine on the Wishkah River is putting traditional logging methods to shame with double the output.
- A Noisy Surprise for the Newlyweds
Local residents revive the old-fashioned 'charivari' tradition to celebrate a neighbor’s recent marriage with a cacophonous midnight parade.