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  1. The Peril of Random Gunfire on Walla Walla Streets

    A local editor warns that unless the city curbs random shooting, citizens will soon need to wear armor to safely walk downtown.

    Nov 4, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. Locking Down the County Jail

    Walla Walla’s City Council moves to secure the jail with a high fence to stop well-meaning citizens from helping prisoners escape.

    Jan 13, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanCounty Jail, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  3. Vigilantes Clean House in Walla Walla

    An organized shadow group forces suspected criminals out of town in the dead of winter.

    Feb 3, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · True Crime

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