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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1864 | 4 |
| 1865 | 1 |
5 stories matching common
- The Bigamist of the Boise Mines
A woman leaves her second husband to run away with her first when he returns from the mines with a pocket full of gold.
- City Council Cracks Down on Hazardous Chimneys
Walla Walla residents are scrambling to upgrade fire-prone flues after a new ordinance threatens fines for unsafe stovepipe installations.
- Main Street Shootout in Walla Walla
A Saturday afternoon dispute between two men leaves one with a shattered arm and the city looking for a new dueling ground.
- The Masonic Ball Breaks the Social Ice
Walla Walla’s high-society gathering abandons the stiff formality of the coast for a rare night of genuine local connection.
- Vigilantes Clean House in Walla Walla
An organized shadow group forces suspected criminals out of town in the dead of winter.