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4 stories matching drinker

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  1. The Drunk, The Lecturer, and The Law in Walla Walla

    A local drinker makes a fool of a traveling quack in a public square, leading to a trial that turns into a town comedy.

    Jul 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  2. Main Street Saloonkeepers Blame Vaudeville for 'Strange Quietness'

    Walla Walla’s nightlife operators grumble as a surge in family-friendly theaters and parks pulls young men away from the bottle.

    Aug 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanMain Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  3. The Forgotten Law That Listed Walla Walla's Drinkers

    A judge in Walla Walla is shocking the state by enforcing an 1883 statute that forces saloon keepers to post lists of 'habitual drunkards' in their establishments.

    Jul 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  4. The Tragedy of a Lonely Soul

    A local eccentric is found dead in Mill Creek, sparking a somber realization about his hidden struggles and poverty.

    Sep 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanMill Creek, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

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