Research the archive
Narrow 27,002 newspaper stories by words, years, place, newspaper and subject. See when and where they ran, then download what you find.
Put a phrase in quotes ("rent strike") or leave a word out with a minus (strike -baseball). Old scans misspell names, so when little is found, near-spellings are offered.
Refine1 on
Show the numbers
| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 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
- The Prospector’s Quick Wedding
After striking it rich in the Nevada mines, a former assay student returns to Walla Walla to marry his sweetheart in a whirlwind ceremony.
- The Arrival of White Brothers Fruit
A major Idaho fruit distributor sets up shop in Walla Walla, signaling the region's rising status as a premier agricultural exporter.
- New Rural Free Delivery Route Established
Postal service finally reaches residents of the Mill Creek and Russell Creek neighborhoods after months of delays.
- The Price of a Newspaper Subscription
A high-stakes coupon-clipping race for scholarships and a bicycle reveals the fierce competition behind local journalism.
- The Carnival Queen of 1903
After a hard-fought voting contest, a local shop worker is crowned Queen for the Military band's upcoming carnival.
- Methodist Conference Rejects Modern Amusements
Delegates vote to uphold strict bans on dancing, card playing, and theater-going, keeping the church’s moral discipline intact.
- A New Play-House for Walla Walla
The Edward Shields company is renovating the Stahl building to create a 600-seat theater.
- The Watchful Companion
An elderly saloon worker dies in a local barn, found only because his dog refused to abandon the site.
- Walla Walla Imports Its First Motor Transit
After failing to conquer the steep grades of the Lewiston-Clarkston valley, a pioneer automobile is relocated to the flatter terrain of Walla Walla.
- County Commissioners Hike Taxes Amidst Deficit Fears
Facing a projected deficit in the current expense fund, the county board approves a 16-mill levy to cover rising costs in administration and infrastructure.
- Walla Walla Prunes Conquer London
A successful experimental shipment of fruit across the Atlantic yields high returns.
- Consolidation in the 'Wet Goods' Trade
Saloon owners in Waitsburg pool their resources to eliminate competition as the local market for spirits cools.
- Prize-Winning Livestock at the Walla Walla Fair
Professor Elliott of Pullman College presides over the judging of fine cattle and stallions, highlighting the region's agricultural prestige.
- Disease Outbreak Threatens Eureka Flat
County officials dispatch a veterinarian to investigate a reported case of glanders among livestock near Clyde.
- Local Bowlers Prepare for Rival Match
The Walla Walla Athletic club squares off against visiting competitors from Pendleton in a high-stakes local ten-pin contest.
- Management Shake-up at Walla Walla Athletic Club
A.L. Hastings takes the helm of the Walla Walla Athletic Club, with plans for facility expansion and a major boxing tournament on the horizon.
- Waitsburg Farmers Bet on Thoroughbred Power
Prominent farmers have formed a new association to import a champion French Percheron stallion, signaling a major investment in regional agricultural prestige.
- A Desperate Theft in Wallula
A hungry drifter is sentenced to ten months in the penitentiary after stealing from a Chinese household in Wallula.
- A Noisy Surprise for the Newlyweds
Local residents revive the old-fashioned 'charivari' tradition to celebrate a neighbor’s recent marriage with a cacophonous midnight parade.
- Whitman College Reinvents Its Curriculum
Whitman faculty adopt radical academic changes, emphasizing scientific courses and individual student electives starting next year.
- End of an Era for Regional Fruit Growers
Dr. N. G. Blalock steps down after a decade leading the Northwest Fruit Growers' Association, signaling a major transition for the region's agricultural industry.
- The Sudden Loss of a Popular Dixie Resident
A young life cut short at St. Mary’s Hospital sends shockwaves through the community of Dixie.
- A Public Wedding at the Fruit Fair
A young couple takes their vows on the bandstand of the local fruit fair, turning a civil ceremony into a city-wide spectacle.
- Local Farmers Watch Market Swings
A sudden dip in hog prices has left area farmers weighing the benefits of early sales as livestock markets struggle with soft demand.
- The passing of a pioneer who helped tame the West
Donald C. Cresswell, who arrived in the Oregon Territory in 1852, dies at 86, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and old-fashioned independence.