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  1. 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

  2. Midnight Gunfight at the Warehouse

    A watchman defends a local business in a late-night shootout with burglars.

    Dec 2, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  3. 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.

    Oct 21, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  4. The Walla Walla Jailbreak That Surprised Nobody

    Two inmates sawed their way out of their cells, but one prisoner decided he was done with jailbreaks and went back to sleep in a stable.

    Dec 23, 1864Walla Walla StatesmanWalla Walla County Jail, Walla WallaTrue Crime

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