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7 stories

  1. The Cheney Fog Tragedy

    A dense morning mist on the Spokane, Portland & Seattle tracks led to a collision between two passenger trains, killing five prominent citizens and a Pullman professor.

    Feb 25, 1916White Bluffs SpokesmanCheney, Spokane CountyDisasters

  2. The Night Cheney Burned to the Ground

    A pre-dawn fire decimated half of Cheney’s business district, leaving city officials to suspect arson as the town vowed to rise again from the ashes.

    Apr 19, 1889The Seattle Post-IntelligencerFirst Street, Cheney, Spokane CountyDisasters

  3. The Sheriff vs. The Railroad

    When the Northern Pacific Railroad refused to pay taxes in 1882, the local sheriff didn't just file a complaint—he seized their locomotives.

    May 9, 1882Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerCheney, Spokane CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Fight to Keep Cheney Normal School Open

    Students petition Governor McGraw to honor their contract with the state after the institution faces closure due to budget cuts.

    Mar 22, 1893The Seattle Post-IntelligencerCheney, Spokane CountyCity Hall

  5. Cheney Moves Toward Public Water Ownership

    Facing a long-running legal dispute, the city of Cheney strikes a deal to bring its water utility under public control.

    Jul 7, 1903The Evening StatesmanCheney, Spokane CountyFollow the Money

  6. The Unwelcome Embrace

    A Cheney woman speaks out against a preacher who combined petty theft with unwanted advances.

    Oct 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanCheney, Spokane CountyScandal

  7. Cheney Normal School Teachers Win Legal Battle

    The Supreme Court rules that two women teachers wrongfully dismissed from the Cheney Normal School are entitled to their full contract pay.

    Sep 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanCheney Normal School, Cheney, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

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