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13 stories matching Walters

  1. The Sudden Resurfacing of Walter Williams

    A tragic accident at the Seattle docks takes a strange turn when a missing man's body reappears exactly as police begin to communicate with his widow.

    Jul 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyStrange But True

  2. The Land Office Libel Suit

    A North Yakima man faces criminal charges after accusing a former land register of orchestrating a fraudulent land claim.

    Sep 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanYakima, Yakima CountyFollow the Money · True Crime

  3. A Web of Extortion in Seattle

    A defense attorney alleges police and lawyers conspired to coerce a fourteen-year-old girl into testifying against her own stepfather.

    Jun 26, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyCity Hall · True Crime

  4. The Midnight Saloon Brawl That Shook Main Street

    A political argument over a local election turned violent when a Deputy Sheriff pistol-whipped a veteran in front of a crowded saloon.

    Jul 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  5. Show Business Solidarity for a Local Acrobat

    When an aerialist and her husband faced medical catastrophe, the community rallied for a benefit show at the park.

    Aug 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  6. The Bank Tax Standoff

    A citizen letter details how the Walla Walla City Council's compromise with a local bank cost taxpayers thousands, while the courts later sided with the Assessor's original valuation.

    Dec 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  7. A Tragic End for a Colfax Pioneer

    A respected leader in Colfax social and church circles takes her own life during a period of mental decline.

    Oct 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanColfax, Whitman County

  8. A Legislative Loophole for Petty Offenders

    A prominent attorney reveals that a recent state law intended to increase penalties for repeat offenders is legally void regarding misdemeanors.

    Jul 8, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyCity Hall

  9. Trackside Nap Leads to Injury

    A teenager working for the Great Northern Railway was struck by a train while waiting for a shift change near Leavenworth.

    Jun 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanLeavenworth, Chelan CountyWork & Pay

  10. The Hidden Marriage of Port Townsend

    A prominent local pharmacist faces a divorce suit for a marriage his community never knew existed.

    Oct 7, 1903The Evening StatesmanPort Townsend, Jefferson CountyScandal

  11. The Political Machine War in Colfax

    Deep-seated factionalism and partisan meddling collide in a high-stakes race for the city's top leadership.

    Dec 7, 1903The Evening StatesmanColfax, Whitman CountyCity Hall

  12. Pendleton Youths Nabbed in Walla Walla

    Two brothers fleeing Pendleton after an alleged robbery are caught on the streets of Walla Walla.

    Jun 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  13. A Night at the Park for the Kobers

    The local Eagles lodge and Shields Park management host a benefit performance to support a professional performer recovering from surgery.

    Aug 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

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