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14 stories matching insepar
- The Unlikely Companions of the Dairy Farm
A persistent hen and a reluctant cow form an inseparable, if highly annoying, bond in rural Washington.
- A Racing Car Romance
A simple trip to buy a racing car results in a sudden change of heart and ownership for two Hanford men.
- The Strange Quiet of 1876 Seattle
After the Fourth of July celebrations, the city fell into an eerie, total stillness that unsettled its local boosters.
- The Carousel Tragedy: A Seattle Heartbreak
When two inseparable shop girls fell for the same carousel operator, a romantic misunderstanding led to a devastating, silent exit.
- The Last Bugle Call for a Pioneer Soldier
Lynden mourns the loss of Captain James O'Neil, a Civil War veteran and longtime local resident.
- The Fourth of July in Olympia at the Height of the Civil War
A fervent address by Elwood Evans calls for absolute loyalty to the Union as the Territory celebrates the nation’s independence during its 'most tearful trial.'
- A Gold Rush Romance in the Shadow of the Mines
In the rugged camps of the 1859 gold rush, a pair of lovers find their devotion tested by the harsh realities of frontier life and the relentless pursuit of fortune.
- The Birth of Washington State: 1889 Constitution Draft
A rare look at the foundational text that set the rules for labor, public education, and state governance upon Washington’s entry into the Union.
- A Deadly Feud Between City Officials
A simmering estrangement between Port Angeles officials culminates in a broad-daylight shooting that leaves a city doctor dying.
- A Twelve-Year Water War Ends in Victory for Valley Farmers
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled in favor of local Hanford water users, effectively ending a long-standing legal battle over irrigation rights and land ownership.
- The Right to the Ballot: A Territorial Call to Action
In 1886, as women in Washington Territory claimed the right to vote, editorialists argued that domestic life and civic participation were inseparable.
- The Scandal of a 'Working Man's Romance' in Seattle
When a young German immigrant found himself the talk of the town after falling for his employer’s daughter, the local press didn't just report the news—they took sides in a class-inflected drama of love and social climbing.
- The General Who Conquered Rainier First
A century after his perilous climb, Gen. A.V. Kautz recounts the first recorded ascent of Mount Rainier to a Seattle reporter, correcting the historical record on glaciers and glory.
- The Day Washington Was Born: A City Holds Its Breath
As the nation celebrates statehood, Seattle gathers in a packed hall to hear speeches on liberty, land fraud, and the future of the 'Queen City.'