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A young woman is found unconscious after ingesting carbolic acid, sparking local debate over whether the act was a tragic mistake or a suicide attempt.
“It is thought that at least a teaspoonful of the acid was swallowed but as the girl will not explain the matter it is really not known whether she attempted to commit suicide or not.”
A landowner takes matters into his own hands by tearing up railroad tracks after failing to receive payment for his property.
“Small hired eight men and a dray and tore up the railroad on his property, then stood guard with a Winchester, stopping the section hands from repairing the track.”
After her husband drained their assets and abandoned the family for a life abroad, a Waitsburg woman wins a divorce and custody of their children.
“Mrs. Neilson is a hard working woman, supporting herself and children by doing domestic work.”
The Lost Spring schoolhouse was wrecked by wind just as the district hired an extra teacher for a first-primary room bursting with 61 children.
“In this room there are 61 little folks and more steadily coming in each week.”
A classroom revolt in Waitsburg turns physical, leaving a respected educator humiliated and the school district in search of leadership.
“They seized him by the heels and stood him on his head in the mud, much to the impairment of his dignity and the neatness of his clothing.”
A young worker narrowly escapes death after his clothing snags on a high-speed line shaft at the Preston-Parton flouring mill.
“The shaft was turning 120 revolutions a minute and in an instant he was whirling around the shaft.”
A local controversy erupted when a resident’s right to vote was challenged based on his previous service in the Missouri state militia.
“I could not see the propriety of, nor do I now see or feel the importance of such a course except to gain a vote to the 'Unconditionals' by preventing—fraudulently preventing—him from exercising the right of suffrage.”
A search through the streets of Waitsburg ends in sorrow as a vulnerable woman is found drowned.
“As she was very feeble minded it was feared that she had become lost and wandered away.”
A merchant in Waitsburg receives goods he didn't order, paid for by a 'Mr. Williams' who doesn't exist—revealing a sophisticated fraud ring targeting Pacific Northwest businesses.
A suspect is arrested in Waitsburg after allegedly breaking into half a dozen homes, including the residence of the officer pursuing him.
“The officers were notified, but before the man was apprehended he had called at the homes of six other people, including the residence of John Loundagin, the special officer who was pursuing him.”
Commercial clubs from Waitsburg, Dayton, Walla Walla and Spokane are pushing the O. R. & N. to build a new rail line between Dayton and Starbuck.
“Should the route be established it will mean a great deal to Waitsburg and Dayton as well as Walla Walla and Spokane.”
A prominent horseman secures a five-year lease to revitalize the local race track.
“Next season we may expect some race matinees that will be a credit to the town.”
Veterans of the Mexican, Civil, and Spanish-American wars gather in Waitsburg for a historic reunion.
“The young and old soldiers, with their wives, families and sweethearts met at the Armory where the campfire was held.”
A beloved educator from Waitsburg succumbs to appendicitis at age 21.
“The shocking news of the death of Miss Calla Morrow... was received in Walla Walla early this morning.”
Local business owner A. M. McCoy upgrades his mill with an electric motor to increase production capacity in the face of rising demand.
“When completed Mr. McCoy will have an up-to-date mill and with the new labor saving machinery be enabled to handle twice the business he is handling at present.”
Saloon owners in Waitsburg pool their resources to eliminate competition as the local market for spirits cools.
“Realizing that three emporiums of 'wet goods' were a trifle too much for the thirsty ones of this city to support and feeling the effects of the competition in lessened receipts, [they] combined forces.”
Prominent farmers have formed a new association to import a champion French Percheron stallion, signaling a major investment in regional agricultural prestige.
“Said to be one of the most perfect specimens of horse flesh ever brought to this country.”
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