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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 3 |
3 stories matching chestnut
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:chestnust, chest, chestney, chesti, chester, cheston
- The Price of Carrying Water for the Political Machine
Adam Schmidt is caught in a legal trap after paying for naturalization papers; local observers note his 'whilom friends' are paying his legal fees only to keep him silent.
- The Bank and the High School Tax Feud
A local bank refuses to pay school taxes, sparking a fierce debate over civic duty and the funding of Walla Walla’s newest school.
- Tragedy Claims a Local Athlete
A promising senior and local high school star passes away just days before he was set to leave for college.