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| Year | Stories |
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| 1858 | 2 |
| 1859 | 2 |
| 1861 | 3 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1864 | 31 |
| 1865 | 10 |
| 1872 | 2 |
| 1876 | 7 |
| 1877 | 1 |
| 1878 | 5 |
| 1880 | 1 |
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 9 |
| 1886 | 1 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1888 | 3 |
| 1889 | 17 |
| 1890 | 1 |
| 1891 | 4 |
| 1892 | 11 |
| 1893 | 17 |
| 1894 | 14 |
| 1895 | 11 |
| 1897 | 1 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1903 | 761 |
| 1904 | 74 |
| 1905 | 2 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 3 |
| 1914 | 1 |
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 9 |
| 1917 | 3 |
| 1918 | 1 |
| 1923 | 1 |
| 1924 | 2 |
| 1925 | 1 |
1,074 stories
- Abandoned in a Tent
A sick, elderly man found destitute near Lowden Station is moved to the county poorhouse after neighbors can no longer provide care.
- Farmers Bet on War Profits
Anticipating conflict between Japan and Russia, Walla Walla valley farmers hold onto wheat supplies in expectation of a global price surge.
- The 'Holy Roller' Political Machine in Walla Walla
Accusations of election tampering and the cynical naturalization of nine Russian immigrants for machine gain rock the Walla Walla political scene.
- Prison Labor and the Jute Famine
War-era scarcity triggers a 100 percent price hike for grain sacks manufactured at the state penitentiary.
- A Desperate Dash for Freedom in Walla Walla
A prisoner working in the Walla Walla courthouse yard made a bold break for liberty, resulting in a dramatic street chase.
- A Railroad Decision Kills a Town: Prescott Empties Overnight
When the division center moves to Wallula Junction, the mechanics of Prescott pack their tools, close their shops, and watch town lots collapse from $700 to under $100.
- A Bolt Out of a Clear Sky Passes Inches From a Sleeping Man
Lightning hits the flagpole of the Walla Walla Athletic Club on West Alder at seven in the morning, tears a hole in the roof, rips an American flag down through the building — and leaves manager S. S. Bettman untouched in his bed.
- A Frugal Man's Fortune Builds a Home for Widows and Orphans
In its Thanksgiving editorial the Statesman counts the city's blessings and buries the biggest news in the middle: Joseph Stubblefield's lifetime savings will endow a home for indigent widows and orphans to the tune of about $135,000.
- Walla Walla Farmers Take On the Railroads
A $5,000 fund is being raised to bring a freight-rate case before the Interstate Commerce Commission, as farmers grow impatient with legislative inaction.
- An Unknown Assailant, a Blow to the Head, and a Cut Throat in Walla Walla
A company agent was attacked at his letter-press and left unconscious for hours; no suspect was named.
- The Football Star Who Wandered Off and Forgot His Own Name
James Joy Miller disappeared on January 5. He turned up near Walla Walla on a fruit ranch, with no memory of his former life or his Michigan football fame.
- A Grim Ledger of May Accidents
A state-wide audit of violent deaths reveals the hazards of frontier life, from rail accidents to logging camp tragedies.
- Youths Face Justice Over Bicycle Theft
A 14-year-old boy is sent to reform school after a series of bicycle thefts, exposing the plight of parentless youth.
- New Water Infrastructure Fails Foundation Test
A newly completed 50,000-gallon standpipe in Isaacs' Addition begins to lean under its own weight, leaving residents without service.
- The Forger Who Bought His Freedom
A local man faces no legal consequences for check fraud after his wealthy connections settle the debt quietly.
- The County Liquidation
Walla Walla County prepares to auction off 80 acres of public land to settle state debts, forcing the relocation of the city’s pesthouse.
- The Shadowy Assailant of Main Street
A prominent local real estate man is jumped by a stranger in a crowd of harvest hands, leaving the city wondering who turned to violence in the night.
- Live Fire Near the Garrison
A local farmer narrowly avoids tragedy when target practice at the fort goes dangerously off-course.
- The Wheat Gold Rush on Eureka Flat
With grain silos empty and demand high, local millers are bypassing the market to solicit farmers directly with cash in hand.
- Main Street Saloonkeepers Blame Vaudeville for 'Strange Quietness'
Walla Walla’s nightlife operators grumble as a surge in family-friendly theaters and parks pulls young men away from the bottle.
- Whitman College's Financial Reckoning
After years of 'disorganized' student management, the Associated Students face a $1,000 deficit and calls for strict economic reform.
- A Pickpocket Scheme in the Fish Market
An elderly man was targeted by a ring of thieves while shopping on North Second Street.
- The Orient Expressed: A Vision for Walla Walla Wheat
Prominent Portland booster Colonel Henry Dosch tours Walla Walla, urging local millers to modernize and pivot toward the Japanese market.
- A Treacherous Winter Morning on Main Street
An elderly local man is hospitalized with a concussion after slipping on the icy downtown pavement.
- Spokane County Finds Eastern Capital Eager for Western Bonds
Local treasurer George Mudgett returns from Chicago with a successful deal, signaling a shifting tide in regional investment.