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  1. The Great Reclamation: How the Feds Are Remaking the West

    A rare, detailed look at the massive engineering projects intended to turn arid public lands into thousands of small, self-sustaining family farms.

    Oct 5, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  2. The Governor’s War on the Railroad Lobby

    Governor Henry McBride calls out corporate influence in the Washington state legislature during a fiery speech to Whitman County farmers.

    Jun 26, 1903The Evening StatesmanElberton, Whitman CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Grocers' Blacklist

    Walla Walla retail grocers seek a regional credit-rating system to share customer data and penalize unpaid debts.

    Dec 28, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

  4. The Price of Education in 1903

    Walla Walla's school district votes to levy a five-mill tax to cover rising costs for sites, buildings, and teacher salaries.

    Sep 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  5. The Railroad Lobby's Secret Campaign in Eastern Washington

    Critics expose a scheme to install a puppet candidate in the governor’s office to prevent the creation of a railroad commission.

    Nov 2, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  6. The Filthy State of Seattle's Bakeries

    A state labor inspector finds local bread shops in 'vile' condition, prompting a push for stricter sanitation laws and oversight.

    Jul 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanSeattle, King CountyWork & Pay

  7. The Battle for Rail Oversight

    Mayor A. L. Black of Bellingham clashes with rail giants, demanding a commission to regulate rates and combat monopoly practices.

    Jan 5, 1904The Evening StatesmanBellingham, Whatcom CountyFollow the Money

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