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9 stories matching executor

  1. The Executor Who Tore Down the House

    When a court ordered an executor to account for an estate, he decided to simply remove the buildings from the land entirely to bypass the judge.

    Oct 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money · Strange But True

  2. Will Walla Walla Lose a Noble Charity?

    A critical donation is needed to secure the Stubblefield Home, but local leaders are debating who should foot the bill.

    Oct 20, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  3. A Hidden Testament Reveals New Heir to Shoemaker's Estate

    After Paul Mulkey’s death, a long-lost will surfaced, overturning the previous court-appointed guardianship and naming an unexpected executrix.

    Nov 23, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  4. The Widow and the Will of Paul Drasdo

    A Seattle restaurant owner dies leaving behind a contested estate, a cafe on Second Avenue, and a will that offers his potential widow exactly one dollar.

    Jul 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanSecond Avenue, Seattle, King CountyScandal

  5. The Price of Philanthropy

    Walla Walla taxpayers worry that the proposed Stubblefield home for widows and orphans might become a public burden.

    Oct 7, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  6. Walla Walla Rallies to Fund the Stubblefield Home

    A committee of the Commercial Club successfully secures $10,000 in local pledges to establish a new home for the needy.

    Nov 21, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

  7. The Stubblefield Will Dispute Settled

    A long-running legal challenge to the Stubblefield estate is dropped, clearing the way for a long-awaited home for widows and orphans in Walla Walla.

    Dec 12, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  8. The Battle Over Stubblefield’s Will

    Arkansas heirs launch a second equity suit to dismantle a $151,000 charitable trust intended for orphans and widows.

    Dec 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

  9. The Supreme Court Rules Against Gambling Debts

    A Spokane County case sets a new precedent: checks used for gambling losses are legally void, even if passed to third parties.

    Aug 1, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

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