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- Monte Cristo’s Residents vs. the Placer Claim
A federal commissioner orders a new hearing in the fight over whether a mining claim swallowed a Snohomish County townsite.
- Shot Fired in Self-Defense at Hartford
An intoxicated man is shot after attempting to force entry into a private home.
- A Midnight Knock, a Hidden Fortune, and a Brutal Beating on Vashon Island
Two men demand an old rancher's money, bind and club him, then ransack his cabin for a cache of cash. Seattle police arrest a suspect—and then the victim's wife.
- Walla Walla Battles for Public Water
A landslide vote rejects private control in favor of a new municipal gravity system.
- Inquest Held for Remains Found in Seattle Cellar
A jury convenes to address the discovery of unidentified Chinese remains in a cellar, raising questions about municipal neglect and health risks.
- A Long-Term Resident Wins Back His Right to Remain
After twenty-four years of life in Walla Walla, a man named Louie successfully petitions a federal judge to replace a lost residency document.
- The Colonel, The Schoolmaster, and the Writ of Mandamus
When a Seattle teacher enforced a strict attendance policy, a local parent sued to force the school to readmit his son. The Chief Justice’s ruling settled a tug-of-war over authority that echoes in modern classrooms.
- Tragedy on the Tracks in Spokane Falls
A laborer is found horribly mangled near the depot in what is presumed to be a tragic accident born of intoxication.
- Benton City Marks Irrigation Milestone
Thousands gather to dedicate the Benton extension of the Sunnyside Canal, signaling a doubling of local irrigated acreage.
- Spokane Strike Riot Defendants Win a September Trial
Three men accused in the July 5 strike riot and another charged with obstructing a deputy marshal will be tried in Spokane this fall.
- The City That Grew from Timber to Town in 18 Months
A promotional puff piece reveals Aberdeen’s explosive growth: population jumping from 800 to over 2,000, with a $35,000 monthly payroll and the best electric lights in Washington.