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1. The Sagebrush Metropolis

   A state representative predicts Clarkston will soon eclipse Lewiston as the premier railroad hub of the Snake River Valley.

   Dec 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanClarkston, Asotin CountyBoom & Bust

2. The Artful Grifter of Walla Walla

   A young woman posing as a disabled orphan solicited funds from sympathetic merchants, leaving local business owners feeling duped.

   Dec 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

3. An Elopement to Walla Walla

   Defying an irate father's objections, a young Athena couple tracks down a deputy auditor at midnight to secure their marriage license.

   Dec 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanHotel State, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

4. The Jailbird Strikebreaker

   A man serving time in the county jail is identified as a former railroad worker who crossed a picket line.

   Dec 26, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyWork & Pay

5. Safe Cracked in Kennewick Store

   Burglars use a railroad crowbar to loot a local business, prompting a swift arrest.

   Dec 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanKennewick, Benton CountyTrue Crime

6. The Clairvoyant of the Bee Hive

   A self-proclaimed prophetess operating out of the Bee Hive lodging house in Walla Walla claims to be drawing large crowds.

   Jun 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyLocal Legends

7. La Salle Institute Dominates Fort Walla Walla

   Local schoolboys from La Salle Institute soundly defeat the Thirtieth Battery in an exciting game at the Fort Walla Walla grounds.

   Jun 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanFort Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

8. The Serial Home-Seeker of Walla Walla

   After four years of flipping properties to find the perfect residence, a local man believes he has finally landed on the right patch of ground.

   Jun 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanMoore Road, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

9. The Beet Sugar Boom Comes to Prosser

   Investors eye the Yakima Valley for a massive industrial plant, expecting to import a colony of beet farmers to transform the regional economy.

   Jul 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanProsser, Benton CountyBoom & Bust

10. A Series of Farm Accidents in Dayton

    Local farmers face dangerous mishaps involving heavy machinery and livestock.

    Jul 18, 1903The Evening StatesmanMaloney Mountain, Dayton, Columbia CountyWork & Pay

11. A Domestic Dispute Involving a Flat Iron

    A husband and wife near the Walla Walla garrison settle their marital grievances in court after a heated altercation.

    Jul 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

12. The Six-Year Journey Home

    A deer hound lost for half a decade miraculously swims back to his master at a Kelso shingle mill.

    Jul 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanKelso, Cowlitz CountyStrange But True

13. The 'Plant Scurvy' Plague

    A state official claims a revolutionary cure for orchard blights, blaming soil chemistry rather than disease.

    Aug 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountySnake Oil

14. The Summer Escape to Toll Gate

    As Walla Walla swelters, hundreds of residents find refuge in the mountain pines, transforming the historic Toll Gate into a bustling 'city of canvas.'

    Aug 14, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

15. The Great 'Chicken Hunt' Hoax Exposed

    A reported runaway incident during a chicken hunt near Eureka Flat turned out to be a manufactured prank on a local reporter.

    Aug 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanEureka Flat, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

16. A Night at the Park for the Kobers

    The local Eagles lodge and Shields Park management host a benefit performance to support a professional performer recovering from surgery.

    Aug 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

17. Taming the Columbia River Sands

    Government agricultural experts launch a multi-year project to stabilize the shifting dunes along the Columbia River.

    Aug 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanThe Dalles, Pierce CountyStrange But True

18. The End of the News-Recorder

    Publisher B.M. Price closes the Eltopia newspaper, turning his focus from the press to farming near Olympia.

    Aug 31, 1903The Evening StatesmanEltopia, Franklin County

19. Community Rallies for Stricken Homesteader

    Neighbors in Washtucna raise funds to send an afflicted young man to a Walla Walla hospital.

    Sep 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanWashtucna, Adams CountyStrange But True

20. Whitman College Football Returns Bruised but Unbowed

    After facing giant opponents in Seattle, the local college team returns to Walla Walla with injuries, spirit, and a plan for the season ahead.

    Oct 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

21. A Dry Spell Finally Ends for Walla Walla Farmers

    A much-needed rainfall brings relief to local agriculture after a month of concerning precipitation deficits.

    Oct 28, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

22. The Penitentiary Upgrades Its Arsenal

    Fearing prison riots, the Washington state penitentiary outfits guards with high-velocity Winchester rifles.

    Nov 5, 1903The Evening StatesmanWashington State Penitentiary, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

23. The Cost of a Sunday Saloon

    A lawyer wins a suit against his own client over fees generated during the 1902 'Sunday Law' crackdown.

    Nov 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

24. A Violent Runaway on Ninth Street

    A routine day of driving turns into a medical emergency when a team of horses bolts through the streets of Walla Walla.

    Dec 5, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyDisasters

25. The Hypnotist's Blindfolded Drive

    Professor McEwen demonstrates his 'powers' by driving a horse-drawn sleigh through the streets of Walla Walla to locate a hidden item.

    Dec 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

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