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- The Tragic End of a Nurseryman
After struggling with delirium tremens, a once-respected Tacoma horticulturalist takes his own life while under the care of the county sheriff.
- The Exposition Prize Nobody Knew Was a Baby
A one-month-old boy in the care of the Washington Children's Home Society was offered as a prize at the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and no one had claimed him.
- The Price of Apathy in the School Board Election
A surprise victory for J. A. Johnson over Rod Sprague reveals that local civic engagement hangs on the turnout of supporters.
- The Six-Day Skate-Off
Two local professional skaters prepare for a grueling week-long endurance test on the Glide Rink floor.
- The Great Elk Horn Swindle
A Westport man’s clever scheme to outwit a raffle winner leads to a courtroom showdown in Ocosta.
- An Unexpected Champion
At the Canadian Wheelmen's Association meet, a dark horse from Spokane upsets the favorites in a hotly contested bicycle race.
- Aberdeen’s Deadlocked Election
A tie for City Treasurer leaves the winners debating whether to settle the race with dice, straws, or a sprint.
- A Nail-Biter at the Polls
Sam Allard claims a slim primary victory for commissioner, decided by the very last precinct to report.
- The Lucky Winner of the Auto
A resident of Wallula discovers he holds the winning ticket for an automobile, but his interest is strictly in the cash.
- Designing a Future for the University
The Board of Regents takes the first steps toward building a new permanent campus on the shores of Lake Washington.
- Tacoma High Juniors Dominate Annual Track Meet
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors competed at the Y.M.C.A. athletic park to determine the city's track representatives.
- A Quick Knockout at the Athletic Club
A local boxing match ended in under a minute when Joe Wardinsky landed a decisive left hook on W.W. Wade.
- The Stranglehold at Turner Hall
A local wrestling match turns into a scene of chaotic challenges and bravado in Seattle.
- Seattle's 'Kid' Camp Falls in Pitcher's Duel
Despite a brilliant return to the mound by 'Kid' Camp, Seattle falls to Portland at the Madison Street Grounds in a hard-fought contest.
- Firefighters Race for Pride and Prize Money
Two local volunteer hose companies compete in a drill to prove their speed and efficiency before the Fourth of July contests.
- The High-Stakes Bet on the Great Northern Railway
Two Ellensburg men wagered a horse and a city lot on the specific location of the future Great Northern railroad crossing.
- The Narrowest Election Contest in Washington History
A political race decided by three votes prompts a formal challenge alleging widespread illegal activity and ballot misconduct.
- The Valley's New Prize Pig
A local farmer bets on data-driven agriculture to master the hog market.
- A Knockout at the Walla Walla Athletic Club
A boxing match ends in less than a round, leaving the crowd stunned and the challenger dazed.
- Prize-Winning Livestock at the Walla Walla Fair
Professor Elliott of Pullman College presides over the judging of fine cattle and stallions, highlighting the region's agricultural prestige.
- Schoolgirls Take the Canning Crown
A competitive canning contest between Kennewick and Prosser school teams highlights the rise of agricultural youth clubs.
- The Brutal Ring Battle at Tacoma
Seattle and Portland athletic clubs face off in a contentious match that ends in a knockout and accusations of foul play.
- The Pugilist and the Hercules: Seattle’s ‘Denver Ed’ Sets Sights on Giant Tom Costello
Local fighter 'Denver Ed' Smith prepares to step into the ring with a massive gunner from the USS Iowa, promising a fifteen-round bout that has the city buzzing.
- The Great Money-Jar Heist
A notorious career criminal and his accomplices are captured after a daring burglary at a Seattle clothing store, prompting the store owners to turn the crime into a promotional spectacle.
- A Night of Masks and Mirth in White Bluffs
The American Legion’s Hallowe’en masquerade ball drew a capacity crowd from across the valley, blending community celebration with the playful, if dated, customs of the era.