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  1. 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.

    Sep 16, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanCoppei, Waitsburg, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. The Patriotic Drunkard

    A Walla Walla local argues that his drinking habit is a noble contribution to the war effort.

    Sep 2, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  3. The Stool Dispute of Eighth Street

    A brief, charming standoff between two children in a Walla Walla front yard captured by local gossip.

    Feb 17, 1865Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

  4. The Battle Over Gold and Greenbacks in Walla Walla

    A legal dispute over whether debts must be paid in gold or federal paper money echoes the era's financial uncertainty.

    Dec 23, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

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