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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1864 | 8 |
| 1865 | 1 |
9 stories matching state
- 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.
- Pandemonium in the Courthouse
Judge Oliphant scolds Walla Walla lawyers for their conduct and demands better behavior in the courtroom.
- The Great Migration Westward
A massive influx of settlers is pouring into the region, with reports suggesting over 100,000 immigrants passed Fort Laramie this season alone, many destined for the valleys of the Pacific Northwest.
- The Walla Walla Valley Boom of 1864
As Civil War refugees flood the territory, Walla Walla sees an influx of skilled professionals and families looking to trade conflict for a fresh start.
- 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 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.
- The Price of Public Gunfights
A shootout in the streets of Walla Walla leaves locals shaken and a judge scrambling for safety.
- The Idaho Capital Plot
Delegates from Lewiston arrive in Walla Walla with a desperate scheme to slice up territories and move the capital.
- The 'Contraband' Migration to Walla Walla
Newly freed enslaved people from the South arrive in the territory, facing economic exploitation and virulent local racism.