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  1. The Thespians' Farmhouse Feast

    When a special train breaks down, a famous traveling theater troupe abandons the stage to cook an impromptu dinner at a nearby farmhouse.

    Oct 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyStrange But True

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  1. A Heroic Rescue in Kent

    A young boy was saved from being crushed by a heavy engine flywheel when a local woman lifted the massive weight off his chest.

    Jun 10, 1895The Seattle Post-IntelligencerKent

  2. A Barber's Final Journey

    The community mourns the loss of John Morgan Buckingham, a dedicated barber and long-time resident of the Garden Tracts.

    Feb 11, 1915The Kennewick Courier-ReporterGarden Tracts, Kennewick

  3. The Senatorial Backroom Deal

    After his defeat in the race for the U.S. Senate, Judge George Turner reveals the 'combination' of political maneuvering and broken promises that cost him the seat.

    Nov 28, 1889The Yakima HeraldOlympia

  4. The King of the Wheat Belt

    A Harrington farmer cashes in on a historic wheat windfall, securing the largest grain payment ever recorded in the state.

    Nov 2, 1916Coulee City DispatchHarrington

  5. A Spokane Real Estate Agent Turns Horse Thief

    E.C. Gurney, formerly considered a 'model citizen' of Spokane, is arrested while attempting to ship stolen Indian-owned livestock East.

    Oct 8, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerRoss Park, Spokane

  6. Ralph Beaumont Takes the Stage

    Thousands gather at Pioneer Place to hear a blistering critique of corporate power.

    Jul 17, 1892The Seattle Post-IntelligencerPioneer Square, Seattle

  7. A Spokane Craftsman's Twelve-Year Masterpiece in Human Hair

    Charles Streib spent over a decade creating portraits of Generals Washington and Sherman from thousands of strands of human hair—a feat of patience and artistry that astonished the city.

    Jul 28, 1883Spokane Falls ReviewSpokane

  8. The Japanese Gambler Who Broke the Bank

    A local Japanese patron at the Warwick gambling hall caused a scene when his unlikely win forced the house to suspend operations.

    May 13, 1904The Tacoma TimesTacoma

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