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6 stories matching firemen

  1. Volunteer Firefighters Pass the Torch

    Walla Walla's volunteer fire department officially disbands as members receive exemption status.

    Jun 25, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  2. The Last Hurrah for Walla Walla’s Volunteer Firemen

    An era of local firefighting comes to a close as the city ships off the historic hand engines and hook-and-ladder trucks that defined the volunteer department for decades.

    Nov 24, 1903The Evening StatesmanCity Hall, Walla Walla, Walla Walla County

  3. Suspicious Barn Fire on Idaho Street

    Local firefighters were unable to save a hay-filled barn from an overnight blaze, leading authorities to suspect arson.

    Jul 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  4. Walla Walla Athletic Club Destroyed by Mystery Blaze

    A fire of unknown origin gutted the front of the Athletic Club on Alder Street, causing $2,000 in damages and threatening adjacent businesses.

    Sep 8, 1903The Evening StatesmanAlder Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyDisasters

  5. Firefighters Helpless as Hydrant Fails

    A major blaze destroys a local mattress factory and blacksmith shop as faulty infrastructure prevents emergency response.

    Aug 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Disasters

  6. The City of Experts

    Walla Walla's local government is criticized for a wave of high-priced, unnecessary 'expert' consultants while local talent remains ignored.

    Oct 30, 1903The Evening StatesmanMill Creek, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

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