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  1. The Fight for the Pend Oreille River

    A local congressman intervenes to prevent a federal shutdown of river improvements, sparking a debate over land rights and conservation.

    Jan 27, 1910The Newport Miner (Newport, WA) 1899-CurrentNewport, Pend Oreille CountyFollow the Money · City Hall

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  1. The Day the Hammock Betrayed George

    A classic tale of a lover's spat and a very literal bit of karmic justice.

    Sep 8, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle

  2. The Tragedy at Meeker’s Cabin

    A quiet day in the woods turns fatal when an open door and a gust of wind ignite a powder horn, destroying a home and claiming lives.

    Aug 19, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerMeeker, Puyallup

  3. The Miser of Komo

    A local man who distrusted banks is robbed of his hidden savings, highlighting the precarious nature of wealth in a frontier town.

    Feb 23, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSedro-Woolley

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