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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1864 | 14 |
| 1865 | 3 |
17 stories matching local
- Gold Fever in the Saloons
Massive, high-value quartz specimens from the Boise mines go on display in Walla Walla, fueling local speculation.
- Infant Abandoned at Sisters of Charity Academy
A newborn child discovered on the steps of a local school is sent to an orphanage in Vancouver.
- Introducing a New Species to the Walla Walla Valley
Local farmer George F. Thomas is importing game birds from the Willamette Valley to enrich the landscape for future generations.
- Armed Attack at Local Restaurant
A man fired a revolver through the glass of a French restaurant after being refused service late at night.
- 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.
- A Botanical Surprise in Colville Valley
A local entrepreneur discovers that tobacco can thrive in the limestone soils of the far North, challenging previous assumptions about regional agriculture.
- The Patriotic Drunkard
A Walla Walla local argues that his drinking habit is a noble contribution to the war effort.
- Midnight Gunfight at the Warehouse
A watchman defends a local business in a late-night shootout with burglars.
- Federal Crackdown on Timber Harvesting Threatens Local Growth
Obsolete federal laws are suddenly enforced against lumbermen, sparking fears of an economic standstill in the territory.
- The Stool Dispute of Eighth Street
A brief, charming standoff between two children in a Walla Walla front yard captured by local gossip.
- The Political Price of a Civil War Oath
A local controversy erupted when a resident’s right to vote was challenged based on his previous service in the Missouri state militia.
- The Midnight Ambush in the Alley
A saloon proprietor is attacked by a gun-wielding robber in a case of mistaken identity, sparking fears of a local crime wave.
- Walla Walla's Grand Jury Slams Local Jail Conditions
1864 grand jurors call the county jail 'bad' and 'insecure,' demanding iron cells and high walls to keep prisoners from escaping.
- 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.
- A Desperate Arrival at Mill Creek
Thirty emigrants from Missouri and Iowa reach the Walla Walla Valley in a state of destitution and sickness.
- The Price of Public Gunfights
A shootout in the streets of Walla Walla leaves locals shaken and a judge scrambling for safety.
- The 'Contraband' Migration to Walla Walla
Newly freed enslaved people from the South arrive in the territory, facing economic exploitation and virulent local racism.