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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 730 |
| 1904 | 60 |
790 stories
- The Barber's Great Escape
A local barber skips town, leaving behind a mountain of debt, a jilted wife, and a lover, all while chasing a lifestyle he couldn't afford.
- The Politics of Public Health
As the city grows, Dr. Lueders argues that the municipal health officer's role must evolve beyond basic contagion management to include systemic urban sanitation.
- A Former Governor Settles Scores
Ex-Governor Moore takes to the press to defend his political record and fire back at a rival newspaper.
- Whitman College Buys 18-Room Mansion for Campus
The college purchases the historic Baker residence to complete its quadrangle and announces significant faculty changes for the coming year.
- Railroads Escape Taxes While County Officials Accept Passes
The county commissioners reduced railroad valuations again, forcing taxpayers to cover the state revenue shortfall.
- The Franchise Fight
The newly seated Walla Walla City Council engages in a heated dispute over gas and electric utility franchises.
- A Costly Palace for the Poor?
Walla Walla County commissioners face criticism over a proposal to replace the contract system with a twelve-thousand-dollar brick building.
- Spokane Gambler Cashes In on Anti-Gambling Law
A convicted gambler finds a profitable loophole in his prison sentence, allegedly collecting a daily stipend while serving time.
- City Hall Orders Families Out of Town
After a fierce family dispute in Walla Walla turned public, the police chief ordered the parties to camp outside city limits to restore neighborhood peace.
- The Walnut Boom in the Pacific Northwest
After decades of skepticism, horticulturists confirm that English walnuts can thrive in Washington orchards, offering farmers a lucrative new crop.
- Summer Storm Floods Walla Walla
A sudden deluge leaves streets submerged, damages wheat harvests, and sends mountain campers fleeing back to the city.
- Whitman College Kicks Off the Academic Year
A night of music and poetry at the college chapel marks the opening of the 1903 fall term.
- Questionable Audits at the Courthouse
Taxpayers are footing the bill for 'experts' who have done little but drain the county treasury.
- Walla Walla's Growing Pains and Water Worries
A civil engineer lays out a blueprint for the city's future water supply, warning that small, aging pipes are a danger to fire safety.
- Tragic Loss of Young Local Boy
A young boy from Walla Walla passes away following an appendicitis surgery, highlighting the risks of early 20th-century medicine.
- Will Walla Walla's Women Save the Stubblefield Home?
While men offer only 'moral support,' the Woman's Reading Club and Ladies' Relief Society lead the charge to secure a new home for widows and orphans.
- The Manipulation of Crop Prices
Farmers are warned that exporters are artificially suppressing wheat prices in the Inland Empire, but holdouts may see a payoff in the long run.
- Football Feud Rocks Whitman College
Students and faculty rally behind a player accused of foul play by a rival coach, exposing a deep rivalry between Whitman and the University of Washington.
- Highbrow Critics vs. The Walla Walla Audience
A touring play panned in Seattle and Portland finds an enthusiastic audience in Walla Walla, sparking a debate about local cultural taste.
- The Dry Spell on Eureka Flat
Farmers are stalling wheat planting as a rare November drought threatens the upcoming harvest.
- Stubblefield Home Funding Rejected
County commissioners kill the $10,000 donation requested for the Stubblefield home, citing legal concerns and taxpayer protests.
- The Butcher's Double Life
A local butcher's social charade collapses when his wife arrives in town from Pendleton, leading to a swift departure and unpaid debts.
- The Poundmaster Farce
The city council’s chaotic attempts to replace the poundmaster result in a legal stalemate.
- A Husband's Public Plea After Wife Departs
Lee Smith seeks the apprehension of his wife and three children after she left the city to start a new life with another man.
- The Governor’s Labor Commissioner Jumps into the Race
In a move that surprised local political circles, State Labor Commissioner William Blackman has announced his candidacy for Governor against his own boss, Governor McBridge.