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Native Americans
La Conner
The Indian Problem [Mr. Carl Schurz sums up his idea of a rational Indian policy]
Puget Sound Mail »
7/23/1881 » Page 2 » Column 2
[Lummi Indian Reservation at mouth of Nooksack River prosperous and industrious…]
Puget Sound Mail »
12/10/1881 » Page 3 » Column 1
Lynden
Olympia
Another Outrage of the Queen Charlotte Indians!-a Vessel Burned, and Crew Captured!
Columbian »
1/1/1853 » Page 2 » Column 3
Notice, by the Commanding Officer at the Dalles of the Columbia, Oregon
Columbian »
5/28/1853 » Page 3 » Column 2
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (continued)
Columbian »
6/18/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (continued)
Columbian »
7/2/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (continued)
Columbian »
7/9/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition. (Continued)
Columbian »
7/16/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (Continued)
Columbian »
7/23/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Notice by the Commanding Officer at the Dalles of the Columbia, Oregon
Columbian »
8/6/1853 » Page 4 » Column 3
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (Continued)
Columbian »
8/6/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Extracts from Wilkes' Exploring Expedition (Continued)
Columbian »
8/20/1853 » Page 1 » Column 1
Notice by the Commanding Officer at The Dalles of the Columbia, Oregon
Columbian »
9/3/1853 » Page 4 » Column 3
Of Interest to All! The Great Question of the Day Concerning the Northern Pacific Railway!
Washington Pioneer »
12/10/1853 » Page 2 » Column 5
[Washington Legislature -- Third Session -- House of Representatives] -- Monday, Jan. 7th, 1856]
Pioneer and Democrat »
1/18/1856 » Page 1 » Column 3
The Indian War!! -- The Ball Opened at Seattle!! -- Two Men Killed--Houses Plundered and Burned!!
Pioneer and Democrat »
2/1/1856 » Page 2 » Column 1
Letter from Governor Stevens of Washington Territory [Report on Massacre and Murders by Indians]
Pioneer and Democrat »
2/27/1857 » Page 1 » Column 2
Arrival of the Columbia! Two Weeks Later from the States! News from kansas, Utah, Washington City,
Pioneer and Democrat »
3/5/1858 » Page 2 » Column 5
Extracts from the Report of J. Ross Browne, (Special Agent of the Indian Department) … [Continued]
Pioneer and Democrat »
3/26/1858 » Page 1 » Column 2
Extracts from the Report of J. Ross Browne, (Special Agent of the Indian Department) … [Continued]
Pioneer and Democrat »
3/26/1858 » Page 2 » Column 1
Speech of Hon. Isaac I. Stevens on the Washington and Oregon War Claims [continued from page 1]
Pioneer and Democrat »
8/6/1858 » Page 2 » Column 1
Latest News from Frazer River! The Story of the Massacre of the Forty-three White Men Untrue!
Pioneer and Democrat »
9/3/1858 » Page 2 » Column 5
Continued Brilliant Success of the U.S. Troops under Col. Wright. Two Other Battles Fought and Won.
Pioneer and Democrat »
10/8/1858 » Page 1 » Column 5
Remarks of Hon. I. I. Stevens, of Washington, on the War Expenses of Washington and Oregon (cont)
Pioneer and Democrat »
5/18/1860 » Page 4 » Column 1
Port Townsend
Seattle
Official -- Laws of the United States -- Passed at the Second Session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress
Seattle Weekly Gazette »
8/5/1865 » Page 1 » Column 1
Snohomish
Centennial History of Snohomish County, Washington Territory; as read July 4, 1876 …
Northern Star »
7/8/1876 » Page 4 » Column 1
Call for Home Organization of Militia to Secure Arms for Protections of This Valley
Northern Star »
7/7/1877 » Page 5 » Column 2
[The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Perkins of Yakima valley, have been found at Rattlesnake Springs]
Northern Star »
8/10/1878 » Page 1 » Column 5
[We had the pleasure of a call on Sunday from Gen. J. D. S. W. Tilton]
Northern Star »
8/10/1878 » Page 4 » Column 2
[The past week all the logger's houses at Priest Point…were torn down by the authority of the Agent]
Northern Star »
2/8/1879 » Page 4 » Column 1
Spokane
Indian Civilization in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho]
Spokane Times »
7/4/1879 » Page 3 » Column 5
[Indian boys and girls taken from Puyallup Reservation to Forest Grove School]
Spokane Times »
3/18/1880 » Page 4 » Column 4
Steilacoom
Speech of Hon.Charles M. Carter, of Chehalis -- On the Resolutions tendering thanks …
Puget Sound Herald »
1/28/1859 » Page 3 » Column 1
Vancouver
Walla Walla
Lectures by Rev. H. H. Spaulding-Early Oregon Missions--Their Importance in Securing the Country …
Walla Walla Statesman »
3/2/1866 » Page 1 » Column 3
Yakima
An Indian's Death -- A Bottle of Extract of Lemon Has Too Much Strength in It
Yakima Herald »
4/18/1889 » Page 1 » Column 4
A Fight to the Death -- The Encounter of a Brave Indian Boy With a Bloody-Thirsty Cougar
Yakima Herald »
6/20/1889 » Page 1 » Column 3
Fort Simcoe -- How the Glorious Fourth was Observed by the Indians -- White Swan Gives a Banquet
Yakima Herald »
7/11/1889 » Page 1 » Column 5
French Names -- The Meaning of Pend d'Oreille, Coeur d'Alene …
Yakima Herald »
8/1/1889 » Page 6 » Column 1
Tietan Park -- One of the Most Picturesque Regions on the American Continent
Yakima Herald »
8/15/1889 » Page 1 » Column 7
Uncle Sam's Wards -- Washington's Shrewdest and Thriftiest Indians, the Yakimas
Yakima Herald »
10/3/1889 » Page 1 » Column 3
A Prominent Pioneer -- A Son of Nathan Olney Denies Some Statements Made by the Correspondent …
Yakima Herald »
10/24/1889 » Page 4 » Column 2
The Redskin Messaiah - Quoitze Ow Found by Interpreter Chapman - Circle of the Shades ..
Yakima Herald »
1/15/1891 » Page 4 » Column 2
The Indians in Okanogan - A Letter From I.A. Navarre Says There is No Danger
Yakima Herald »
1/29/1891 » Page 3 » Column 3
The Indian Angel Gabriel - Will Blow His Horn to Call the Chosen to Happy Hunting Grounds
Yakima Herald »
4/16/1891 » Page 2 » Column 3
The Fourth at Fort Simcoe - The Celebration will include Speeches, singing and a barbecue …
Yakima Herald »
6/11/1891 » Page 2 » Column 2
How We Will Celebrate - Arrangements All Completed for the Biggest Time in the History of Yakima
Yakima Herald »
7/2/1891 » Page 3 » Column 3
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