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  1. Heirs Challenge Stubblefield Estate

    A legal battle over the late Joseph Stubblefield's will threatens to stall the establishment of an indigent home in Walla Walla.

    Nov 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  2. Prison Labor and the Jute Famine

    War-era scarcity triggers a 100 percent price hike for grain sacks manufactured at the state penitentiary.

    Feb 7, 1918The Kennewick Courier-ReporterWashington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyWork & Pay

  3. The City Council Stalls on Gas and Power Franchise

    Debate over rates and street-lighting costs leads to an indefinite delay for the Walla Walla Gas Company’s proposal.

    Jun 24, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  4. The Government's Green Light for Land Speculation

    A federal ruling confirms that 'investing' in timber land without living on it or using it is perfectly legal, sparking relief among speculators.

    Oct 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  5. The Great Washington Land Grab

    A federal investigation reveals how the Northern Pacific Railroad manipulated land office officials to claim 600,000 acres of prime territory in the Walla Walla Valley.

    Apr 22, 1885Seattle Daily Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla Valley, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

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