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6 stories matching ben

  1. A Tragic Death in the Shadow of the Jail

    A young bride, ostracized by society, dies of grief while her husband awaits extradition from the county jail.

    Oct 31, 1903The Evening Statesman2040 13th Avenue, Seattle, King CountyScandal

  2. Will Walla Walla Become an Industrial Powerhouse?

    The president of the Stockton-based Holt Manufacturing company scouts the city for a potential Northwest production hub, promising hundreds of jobs.

    Nov 6, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  3. A Bloody Disagreement Over Press Freedom

    A local attorney attempts to thrash a newspaper editor with a loaded cane and finds the editor more than a match for him.

    Jul 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanWaterville, Douglas CountyScandal

  4. Walla Walla's Baseball Dream Folds

    After failing to secure enough games, the local team disbands, sending its players to other towns across the Northwest.

    Jun 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanSecond Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  5. A Case of Mistaken Identity

    A local linotype operator was arrested by deputies at the train station after being misidentified as a burglary suspect from Colfax.

    Aug 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyStrange But True

  6. The Holt Manufacturing Company Heads to Walla Walla

    A major expansion of the Stockton-based farm equipment giant promises a new manufacturing plant for Walla Walla.

    Jan 18, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

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