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  1. The Mayor's Cozy Contracts

    Walla Walla’s mayor is accused of self-dealing, funneling city money into his own foundry while dodging newspaper scrutiny.

    Jul 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. 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.

    Aug 18, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Shadowy Market for State School Lands

    Amid allegations of bidding rings and collusive sales, Washington's land commission defends its auctions while acknowledging at least one case of corruption in Tacoma.

    Nov 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanTacoma, Pierce CountyFollow the Money

  4. Road Repair Revolution

    Walla Walla County abandons the inefficient, patronage-driven 'corvée' system of road work for a centralized tax-funded approach.

    Jan 7, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

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