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3 stories

  1. Vigilante Justice in Walla Walla

    After A. J. Hunt shot a cavalry soldier, a mob of soldiers stormed the Walla Walla county jail and executed the prisoner.

    Apr 30, 1891The Yakima HeraldWalla Walla County Jail, Walla WallaTrue Crime

  2. Customs Raid Finds Illicit Opium in Walla Walla

    Law enforcement seized $1,000 worth of smuggled opium from Chinese business houses in a coordinated sting operation.

    Feb 17, 1891The Seattle Post-IntelligencerWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyExclusion & Resistance · Nightlife

  3. The Stranger from Pike

    An eccentric traveler’s awkward recovery of a lost hat becomes a temporary spectacle on Main Street in Walla Walla.

    Oct 8, 1891The Yakima HeraldMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyLocal Legends

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