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| 1858 | 1 |
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| 1878 | 6 |
| 1880 | 4 |
| 1882 | 2 |
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20 stories matching treatment
- Farmer Injured in Wood Hauling Accident
A severe wagon accident near Dayton leads to a hospital transfer as locals navigate the dangers of agricultural labor.
- The Mysterious Disappearance of a Local Merchant
A prominent businessman's sudden departure from Walla Walla, accompanied by a secret property transfer, kept the town guessing until a letter from San Francisco arrived.
- Walla Walla Woman Files for Divorce Amid Abuse Allegations
Emma Lewis files for divorce and a restraining order against her husband, citing a pattern of violent abuse and choking.
- The Poor Farm Inquiry
After an elderly inmate accused his manager of serving poor food, the county commissioners arrived for a surprise lunch inspection.
- 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.
- Remembering Hazelwood
A promising young student passes away at 21, leaving a community to mourn a bright future cut short.
- Cruelty to Animals Charges in College Place
Two men face legal consequences after allegedly driving a livery horse to the point of collapse.
- The Ploy to Oust the Poundmaster
A political machine allegedly attempts to abolish the office of poundmaster to fire an unwanted Union veteran.
- The Unlucky Duck Hunter of Riverside
A simple afternoon gesture turned into a painful lesson on the dangers of uneven ground when a farmer's attempt to shoo a bird resulted in a trip to the hospital.
- Tuberculosis Outbreak in Spokane Cattle
Public health officials begin clinical research on infected dairy stock at Washington Agricultural College.
- Seattle Dairymen Face Lawsuits Over Contaminated Milk
A series of lawsuits alleges that local milk suppliers sold tainted dairy, leading to severe illness in children.
- The Walla Walla Divorce Mill
Superior Court sees a surge in filings, including cases of domestic violence and substance abuse, as Judge Brents returns from vacation.
- The 'Plant Scurvy' Plague
A state official claims a revolutionary cure for orchard blights, blaming soil chemistry rather than disease.
- Brutality Uncovered at the Soldiers' Home
Following an investigation, the state board of control fires a hospital steward accused of subjecting elderly, vulnerable veterans to inhuman conditions.
- The Great Spokane Telephone Strike
Telephone operators revolt against a new manager's 'Puritan' dress code and demand union recognition.
- Dayton Pioneer Who Built Woolen Mills Dies of Cancer
W. H. H. Fouts, a prominent Dayton resident and early settler, passes away after a battle with cancer triggered by a freak accident.
- Harvest Hand Brutally Whipped by Crew Near Hadley
A threshing crew allegedly used a fabricated charge of sexual assault to justify the violent beating of a fellow laborer.
- The Shack on A Street: A Mother’s Defiance Against the County Physician
Mrs. McGinnis of Tacoma refuses to let her afflicted child be taken to a hospital, insisting she can care for him better than doctors while living in poverty with four other sick children.
- The Man Who Shook Hands with History
President Roosevelt’s visit to Walla Walla sparked a political firestorm and a rare moment of cross-cultural connection.
- A Swedish Immigrant Built Seattle's Clean-Milk Dairy One Gallon of Cream at a Time
Alfred Kristoferson arrived to find a booming city where cream came watery and milk carried disease. His answer — pasteurization, doorstep delivery, and a health officer's endorsement — became a one-man public-health campaign.