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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 1 |
1 story matching hern
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:hernia, hernon, herndon, herb, herd, here
- The Pugilists of Front Street
A boxing exhibition at the Seattle Theater draws hundreds for a night of 'scientific' sparring and amateur matches.
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- The Tragic Cost of the Shingle Boom
A horrific workplace accident in a local mill underscores the lethal danger facing Washington’s labor force at the height of the timber expansion.
- A Fatal Feast
A lonely wood chopper, accustomed to 'baching' on meager meals, succumbs to convulsions after being invited to a generous home-cooked dinner.
- The Black Diamond Wrestling Grudge
A boastful challenge leads to a bizarre wrestling match in the Black Diamond mining camp, resolved in mere seconds.
- A Nine-Year-Old’s View of Ranch Life
A young Richland girl writes a candid, humorous account of her first encounter with farm life after moving from the Alaskan frontier.
- The Potential of Hemlock
A new Chamber of Commerce report highlights the high tannin content of local hemlock bark, sparking hopes for a new manufacturing industry in Hoquiam.
- Domestic Dispute Leads to Arrest in Richland
A man faces jail time after allegedly threatening his wife with a firearm during a domestic dispute.
- The Tragic Death at Echo Lake
A brief investigation into the death of a young mother reveals a sudden, fatal case of blood poisoning.
- The World at War, Felt in Kennewick
As Europe descends into the First World War, Kennewick residents with roots in Germany, Belgium, and Britain watch the news with growing anxiety and divided loyalties.