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  1. The Cost of a Sunday Saloon

    A lawyer wins a suit against his own client over fees generated during the 1902 'Sunday Law' crackdown.

    Nov 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla County

  2. The Struggle for Water and Land

    Senator Paris Gibson warns that current public land laws benefit speculators over families, urging a return to the Homestead Act to prevent the West from becoming a territory of landlords.

    Sep 18, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  3. The Rock-Breaking Return of the Chain Gang

    After years of disuse, Walla Walla city officials revived the ball-and-chain labor system as a punitive measure for minor offenders.

    Jun 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanSecond Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  4. 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

  5. The Garrison Creek Brawl

    A horse trade gone wrong ended in a violent, multi-generational melee that left an entire family bloodied in court.

    Aug 11, 1903The Evening StatesmanGarrison Creek, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyScandal

  6. The Man Who Shook Hands with History

    President Roosevelt’s visit to Walla Walla sparked a political firestorm and a rare moment of cross-cultural connection.

    May 27, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

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