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4 stories matching paraphras

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  1. The Allegorical Wedding of Two Great Rivers

    Thousands gather at the Kennewick waterfront to celebrate the opening of the Celilo Canal with a symbolic union of the Columbia and Snake rivers.

    May 6, 1915The Kennewick Courier-ReporterKennewick, Benton CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

  2. A Night of Political Chaos in Ballard

    A routine city council meeting in Ballard spirals into personal attacks, accusations of corruption, and a public name-calling match between council members.

    Feb 15, 1894The Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  3. The Daily Paper War: How Seattle’s Press Attacked Its Peers

    In an era of mudslinging, the Post-Intelligencer battles a rival for misrepresenting its stance on international news and moral standards.

    Aug 1, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerSeattle, King County

  4. The Miracle of the Daily Paper: How Pullman’s New Herald Brings the World to Your Doorstep

    In its inaugural editorial, the newly launched *Pullman Herald* reflects on the alchemy of journalism—transforming rags into news—and celebrates the fertile wheat lands of the Palouse.

    Nov 3, 1888Pullman HeraldPullman, Whitman CountyBoom & Bust · Strange But True

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