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| Year | Stories |
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| 1888 | 2 |
| 1894 | 1 |
| 1904 | 1 |
| 1909 | 1 |
5 stories matching hara
- The Old Man’s Last Stand: A Father’s Flight from Greedy Heirs Ends in a Sheriff’s Chase
P.V. Thorpe, an elderly pioneer fleeing false rape accusations and property theft by his son and son-in-law, was arrested for carrying a revolver in Seattle—only to be vindicated when the truth about his family’s blackmail scheme came to light.
- Three Men, One Interpreter, and a Murder They All Deny
In the county jail, Japanese laborers finally tell their side of the Mayeda killing—and one points the finger at a man who was never arrested.
- The Boy Who Ran Away with His Dog
A nine-year-old runaway and his loyal canine companion are locked in a jail cell after a brief, desperate spree of petty theft.
- Fatal Blasting Accident Near the South School
A laborer, recently arrived in Seattle, is killed instantly while attempting to clear a stubborn charge at a construction site.
- The Day Newport Showed Off: Fourth of July, 1909
A rain-threatened holiday still drew crowds for an industrial parade, patriotic speeches, baseball, log-rolling and a dance—without a single arrest.
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- A Courageous Rescue from Assault
A young domestic worker was saved from a violent assault in the University grounds after a bystander intervened.
- Kennewick Mourns 'Big Harry' Hironaka
A longtime resident and laborer remembered for his immense strength passes away in Walla Walla.
- A Night at the Park for the Kobers
The local Eagles lodge and Shields Park management host a benefit performance to support a professional performer recovering from surgery.
- 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.
- The 'Mashers' of the Shopping District
An editorial calls for public accountability for men who harass women in Tacoma's downtown streets.
- The Peril of Backyard Marksmanship
A Deep Creek Falls woman’s attempt to shoot a hawk ends in a gruesome accident that serves as a cautionary tale about home gun safety.
- Greening the City Park
Chairman McLean works to beautify Walla Walla's public spaces while protecting a new local quail colony.