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3 stories matching act

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  1. A Victory Over Land Speculation

    A corrupt order favoring railroad interests over public land rights has been rescinded by the General Land Office.

    Apr 14, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerWallula, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  2. Will Wallula Become the Next Boomtown?

    Walla Walla merchants eye branch stores in Wallula, sparking a regional rivalry over trade and access to the mines.

    Feb 3, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanWallula, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  3. The 17,000-Acre Land Grab

    A federal decision exposes how settlers were misled by illegitimate land claims near Wallula, Washington, setting off a scramble for government property.

    Aug 14, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerWallula, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

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