Mayor Hunt
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- Jun 8, 1903The Saloonkeeper’s Open Letter to Walla Walla VotersAn unapologetic endorsement of Mayor Hunt from a local saloon owner who argues that city officials should ignore 'blue laws' in favor of prosperity.Walla Walla, WA
- Jun 24, 1903Is Walla Walla’s City Budget Just Smoke and Mirrors?As election season nears, local officials are promising tax cuts, but a local newspaper questions if the administration has the willpower—or the record—to pull it off.Walla Walla, WA
- Jun 24, 1903The Shadow Over City HallA local voter demands the Statesman offer Mayor Hunt space to refute corruption allegations involving public contracts and water rights.Walla Walla, WA
- Jul 2, 1903The School Tax Battle in Walla WallaThe Statesman defends its stance on school bonds against accusations of political sabotage by a rival paper.Walla Walla, WA
- Jul 2, 1903Blandford Takes the Blame in City Flume Patent SuitThe Statesman accuses the city administration of forcing a contractor to take the fall for a costly legal infringement on a flume project.East Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA
- Jul 6, 1903The Boss and the Mayor: Allegations of Graft in Walla Walla City HallThe Evening Statesman launches a blistering campaign attack, accusing Mayor Hunt of illegal business dealings and cozy backroom deals with local bank executives.Walla Walla, WA
- Jul 14, 1903The Political Machine Topples in Walla WallaVoters hand a crushing defeat to the local political machine, rejecting entrenched interests and the influence of gambling money.Walla Walla, WA
- Jul 22, 1903City Council Faces Tensions Over Prostitution and BudgetsIn their final session of the term, Walla Walla councilmen navigate budget disputes and the first-ever petition to remove bawdy houses as public nuisances.Walla Walla, WA
- Aug 10, 1903The City Charter Cold WarWalla Walla's leaders debate whether the city should seek a new charter or remain under territorial law until the population hits 20,000.Walla Walla, WA
- Aug 22, 1903Firefighters Helpless as Hydrant FailsA major blaze destroys a local mattress factory and blacksmith shop as faulty infrastructure prevents emergency response.Walla Walla, WA
- Aug 26, 1903City Moves to Solve Long-Standing Water CrisisWalla Walla's City Council hires a Spokane engineer to secure the city’s future water supply, bypassing local land speculators.Walla Walla, WA
- Sep 21, 1903Walla Walla Rallies to Secure Stubblefield HomeWalla Walla leaders convene to secure a charitable bequest, requiring $10,000 to be raised within weeks to establish a local home.City Hall, Walla Walla, WA
- Oct 12, 1903Major Walla Walla Lumber Yard Destroyed by Suspicious FireA massive blaze tore through the Whitehouse-Crimmins planing mill and lumber yards early Sunday morning, leaving $75,000 in damages and sparking a local controversy over fire department performance.Third Street, Walla Walla, WA
- Oct 14, 1903City Council Battles Over Future Water SourceWalla Walla officials debate a costly Mill Creek pipeline versus tapping the Thomas ranch springs to quench the city's growing thirst.Mill Creek, Walla Walla, WA
- Nov 19, 1903Bridge Dispute Triggers Councilman's ResignationA standoff over the construction of the Main Street bridge forces a local official to step down after he claims his authority was undermined.Main Street, Walla Walla, WA
- Nov 21, 1903City Council Drama UnfoldsCouncilman Glasford resigns and withdraws his resignation in a tense standoff with Councilman McLean.Walla Walla, WA
- Jan 18, 1904City Pipe Crew Clashes with Telephone CompanyA standoff over the '25-foot line' at Third and Main threatens the city’s water infrastructure as corporate conduits block municipal repairs.Walla Walla, WA