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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 42 |
| 1904 | 3 |
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- A Suspected Arson Fire Wiped Out a Farm's Machinery North of Prescott
The Grote brothers saved only a wagon and some header boxes after $4,000 in equipment burned on the Preston farm.
- The Water Wars of Walla Walla
City residents demand an end to water sales to rural farmers, claiming agricultural demand drains the city's limited supply.
- The Walnut Grove Tax Swindler
An imposter is visiting homes in the Walnut Grove addition, masquerading as a deputy treasurer to shake down residents for fake tax debts.
- Walla Walla's Growing Thirst
City officials begin enforcing strict sprinkling hours as a record-breaking rainfall deficiency threatens the local water supply.
- The Unhappy Home of the Chittendens
A husband seeks a divorce after years of allegedly chaotic domestic disputes and his wife's sudden departure.
- The War on 'New Japan'
A criminal gang attempted to terrorize and bomb a Seattle newspaper for its editorial crusade against them.
- The Empire Sells Off the Smelter
Independent miners in the Pacific Northwest move to seize control of the Everett reduction works, breaking the stranglehold of the industry trust.
- A Library in Jeopardy
The City Council's arbitrary deadline for the Woman's Reading Club puts a vital community project at risk.
- The Great Bicycle Path Experiment
While freezing weather destroyed the city's old cinder paths, the new asphalt tracks remained pristine, sparking a push for further infrastructure investment.
- A Grassroots Effort for Education
Local parents in Walla Walla organize to hire a private instructor for their deaf children after finding state resources lacking.
- Fatal Saddle Accident Claims Local Teen
A young high school student suffers fatal internal injuries after a riding accident near the Eureka Flat.
- A Body Beside the Tracks Near Cathcart
Dennis Wall, a Cathcart farmhand, was found dead in water beside the railroad with a head wound and two sets of new clothes nearby. A French farmhand who had been with him may know more.
- The Dry Spell on Eureka Flat
Farmers are stalling wheat planting as a rare November drought threatens the upcoming harvest.
- The Walla Walla Wheat Market Stirs
After weeks of inactivity, farmers begin selling their blue stem harvest as international market prices climb.
- The Convict Philosopher Walks Free
After years in the state penitentiary, a young man charged with forgery is released to mourn his brother—leaving behind a legacy of 'convict letters' on redemption.
- The Laundress Who Broke a Heart
A romantic tragedy in Walla Walla turns out to be a classic tale of modern frustration: the laundry wasn't ready.
- The Marriage Defense
A lawyer attempts to delay a murder trial by arguing that the defendant is still legally married to the state's star witness.
- The Sermon That Rocked the Elks
A Presbyterian minister uses a memorial service for the departed to launch a fiery, public crusade against the morality of his fraternal hosts.
- The Bank Tax Fight
Walla Walla's local paper launches a campaign against the city council's attempts to grant illegal tax breaks to national banks.
- The Cook, the Revolver, and the Divorce Suit
A husband fights a court-ordered alimony payment, claiming his wife's threats and nagging made him lose his job.
- The Bureaucratic Standoff Over Yakima Water
State Land Commissioner S. A. Calvert returns from D.C. after hitting a wall with the Interior Department over irrigation rights.
- School bonds sold behind closed doors
A critique of the school board’s decision to bypass public competition in the sale of district bonds, potentially costing taxpayers.
- A Young Student's Tragic End
A popular Walla Walla High School student succumbs to internal injuries after a horse riding accident north of town.
- Paving the Way for Cyclists
Walla Walla's city leadership moves to revitalize local bicycle paths with asphalt ahead of the rainy season.
- The Bold Fish Market Heist
A local man is robbed of nearly $500 in a busy market, leaving police scrambling to track a group of elusive pickpockets.