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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 761 |
| 1904 | 67 |
828 stories
- A Costly Palace for the Poor?
Walla Walla County commissioners face criticism over a proposal to replace the contract system with a twelve-thousand-dollar brick building.
- Spokane Gambler Cashes In on Anti-Gambling Law
A convicted gambler finds a profitable loophole in his prison sentence, allegedly collecting a daily stipend while serving time.
- City Hall Orders Families Out of Town
After a fierce family dispute in Walla Walla turned public, the police chief ordered the parties to camp outside city limits to restore neighborhood peace.
- The Walnut Boom in the Pacific Northwest
After decades of skepticism, horticulturists confirm that English walnuts can thrive in Washington orchards, offering farmers a lucrative new crop.
- Summer Storm Floods Walla Walla
A sudden deluge leaves streets submerged, damages wheat harvests, and sends mountain campers fleeing back to the city.
- Whitman College Kicks Off the Academic Year
A night of music and poetry at the college chapel marks the opening of the 1903 fall term.
- Questionable Audits at the Courthouse
Taxpayers are footing the bill for 'experts' who have done little but drain the county treasury.
- Walla Walla's Growing Pains and Water Worries
A civil engineer lays out a blueprint for the city's future water supply, warning that small, aging pipes are a danger to fire safety.
- Tragic Loss of Young Local Boy
A young boy from Walla Walla passes away following an appendicitis surgery, highlighting the risks of early 20th-century medicine.
- Will Walla Walla's Women Save the Stubblefield Home?
While men offer only 'moral support,' the Woman's Reading Club and Ladies' Relief Society lead the charge to secure a new home for widows and orphans.
- The Manipulation of Crop Prices
Farmers are warned that exporters are artificially suppressing wheat prices in the Inland Empire, but holdouts may see a payoff in the long run.
- Football Feud Rocks Whitman College
Students and faculty rally behind a player accused of foul play by a rival coach, exposing a deep rivalry between Whitman and the University of Washington.
- Highbrow Critics vs. The Walla Walla Audience
A touring play panned in Seattle and Portland finds an enthusiastic audience in Walla Walla, sparking a debate about local cultural taste.
- The Dry Spell on Eureka Flat
Farmers are stalling wheat planting as a rare November drought threatens the upcoming harvest.
- Stubblefield Home Funding Rejected
County commissioners kill the $10,000 donation requested for the Stubblefield home, citing legal concerns and taxpayer protests.
- The Butcher's Double Life
A local butcher's social charade collapses when his wife arrives in town from Pendleton, leading to a swift departure and unpaid debts.
- The Poundmaster Farce
The city council’s chaotic attempts to replace the poundmaster result in a legal stalemate.
- The Battle for Prescott’s Saloons
Prohibitionists face off against local business interests in the upcoming town election.
- A Husband's Public Plea After Wife Departs
Lee Smith seeks the apprehension of his wife and three children after she left the city to start a new life with another man.
- The Governor’s Labor Commissioner Jumps into the Race
In a move that surprised local political circles, State Labor Commissioner William Blackman has announced his candidacy for Governor against his own boss, Governor McBridge.
- Walla Walla Hosts Inaugural Meeting of State Livestock Association
Prominent stockmen from across Washington gathered at the local courthouse to unite the industry under a single banner for political and commercial protection.
- A Territorial Tug-of-War Over School Funds
A long-standing dispute between the State of Washington and Walla Walla County centers on the proceeds from an illegal 1860s land sale.
- Local Osteopaths Issue Warning Against Unqualified 'Fakirs'
Practitioners in Washington state publish a list of verified graduates to distinguish themselves from unlicensed impostors.
- The Fight Against Railroad Extortion
Business owners in Walla Walla face broken promises from rail monopolies, but the editor argues that federal and state regulation—not empty lobbying—is the only way to break the gridlock.
- The Great Tax Cleanup of 1904
Walla Walla commissioners initiate a massive effort to purge decades of uncollectable tax debt, including lingering railroad disputes.