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| Year | Stories |
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| 1903 | 10 |
| 1904 | 2 |
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- The Logging Hazard: Court Rules on Hidden Dangers
A landmark state supreme court decision shields lumber merchants from liability for hidden defects in timber that cause mill accidents.
- Hotel Iowa Lost to Fire in Cunningham
A defective flue causes a blaze that destroys the Hotel Iowa and nearly spreads to the rest of the town, which lacks fire protection.
- A Honeymoon Near Tragedy at Kalama
A newlywed woman narrowly escapes drowning after falling into the river while returning from a wedding trip.
- A Grassroots Effort for Education
Local parents in Walla Walla organize to hire a private instructor for their deaf children after finding state resources lacking.
- Hospitalization Excuses City Hall's Negligence
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that a citizen’s hospital stay is a valid reason for missing a 30-day window to file a claim against the city for street injuries.
- The City Council Stalls on Gas and Power Franchise
Debate over rates and street-lighting costs leads to an indefinite delay for the Walla Walla Gas Company’s proposal.
- U.S. Supreme Court Voids Northern Pacific Land Sales
A landmark ruling leaves homeowners and farmers on railroad land in legal limbo, requiring an act of Congress to resolve.
- The Great Walla Walla Water War
A fiery public debate erupts over the future of the city's water system, pitting an existing investment against a controversial expansion plan.
- A Legislative Loophole for Petty Offenders
A prominent attorney reveals that a recent state law intended to increase penalties for repeat offenders is legally void regarding misdemeanors.
- A Scapegoat for the Flames
Police round up a local Chinese cook after a string of suspicious small fires, despite a lack of concrete evidence.
- Dayton Pioneer Who Built Woolen Mills Dies of Cancer
W. H. H. Fouts, a prominent Dayton resident and early settler, passes away after a battle with cancer triggered by a freak accident.
- School Board Debt Scandal
Walla Walla residents head to the polls to rectify the school board's unauthorized debt, but skeptics wonder who really benefits from the higher interest rates.