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  1. A Girl Died in a Magnetic Healer’s Home. Her Father Was Kept Outside.

    Vina Kelly, 14, died at her brother-in-law’s West Street practice. The coroner ordered an inquest after conflicting death reports and a father’s late-night grief.

    Jun 20, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWest Street, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime · Snake Oil

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  1. The Iron Road Reaches the Chehalis

    A first-hand account of the new railroad construction pushing toward the bridge, signaling a major shift in Grays Harbor infrastructure.

    Aug 13, 1891Aberdeen HeraldChehalis River, Aberdeen

  2. The New Steamboat Revolutionizing the Chehalis River

    As industry and sawmills take root at Grays Harbor, a new steamer brings promise of a 'new era of prosperity' to the Chehalis valley.

    May 9, 1882Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerMontesano

  3. Cusick Wants a Calaboose as Railroad Roughs Run Wild

    A justice of the peace petitions county commissioners for a jail after railroad construction crews bring drinking, brawling, and black eyes to town.

    Jan 21, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentCusick

  4. A Bridge Across the Chehalis

    Citizens in Claquato gather to replace a ferry boat with a permanent bridge.

    Nov 2, 1861Washington StandardClaquato, Chehalis

  5. The Political Ring’s Tight Grip on Chehalis County

    Aberdeen’s Republican convention devolved into a 'cut and dried' affair as local party bosses utilized proxies and backroom maneuvering to maintain control.

    Sep 20, 1894Aberdeen HeraldMontesano

  6. Building the Foundation of a County

    Chehalis County puts a massive $300,000 bond measure to the voters to fund bridges, roads, and infrastructure across Grays Harbor.

    May 7, 1891Aberdeen HeraldMontesano

  7. Cusick and Blueslide Saloons Beat the License Opposition—Again

    County commissioners declined to revoke one license and granted another, letting Campbell & Donebo keep operating at Cusick and Blueslide despite determined local opposition.

    May 13, 1909The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentColville

  8. The Push for Better Roads in Lewis County

    Chehalis merchants and commissioners pivot from legislative talk to tangible road improvements to save winter trade.

    Dec 24, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerChehalis

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