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  1. End of an Era for Regional Fruit Growers

    Dr. N. G. Blalock steps down after a decade leading the Northwest Fruit Growers' Association, signaling a major transition for the region's agricultural industry.

    Jan 14, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

  2. A Frugal Man's Fortune Builds a Home for Widows and Orphans

    In its Thanksgiving editorial the Statesman counts the city's blessings and buries the biggest news in the middle: Joseph Stubblefield's lifetime savings will endow a home for indigent widows and orphans to the tune of about $135,000.

    Nov 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyHousing & Rent

  3. Ringling Brothers Circus Arrives in Walla Walla

    Thousands of Walla Walla residents turn out for a massive parade and performance as the Ringling Brothers circus arrives by rail.

    Aug 13, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust · Nightlife

  4. Walla Walla's Year of Fire

    The local fire department reports a record-breaking 104 alarms for the year, including three major blazes that leveled local businesses.

    Jan 2, 1904The Evening StatesmanAlder Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyDisasters

  5. Major Land Deal in the Valley

    A prominent local farmer secures a 560-acre estate in one of the largest real estate transactions of the season.

    Sep 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

  6. City Grinds to a Halt for Walla Walla Fair

    Walla Walla businesses and banks shuttered at noon as record-breaking crowds swarmed the fairgrounds to watch the trot and pace races.

    Oct 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla Fairgrounds, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  7. The 'Holy Roller' Political Machine in Walla Walla

    Accusations of election tampering and the cynical naturalization of nine Russian immigrants for machine gain rock the Walla Walla political scene.

    Jan 11, 1904The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  8. The Rush to the Ballot Box

    Thirteen Russian immigrants naturalized in a single evening to meet the city registration deadline, allegedly bankrolled by a local political machine.

    Jun 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Scandal

  9. The High-Stakes Wager on Walla Walla's Marshal Race

    Election fever reaches a fever pitch as local bettors drop thousands on a tight race for police chief.

    Jul 10, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  10. Walla Walla Commits to Major Infrastructure Overhaul

    City Council moves to shore up Mill Creek and repair crumbling streets in a session of ambitious public works.

    Aug 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  11. The Last Plank Goes Down on East Main Street's New Steel Bridge

    After months of "vexatious delays," Walla Walla's street commissioner can finally point to a finished span — and Sixth Street is next on the list.

    Nov 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyBoom & Bust

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