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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 15 |
15 stories matching johnson
- A Tragic End in the Palouse
A young farmer in Colfax dies by suicide in front of his fiancée following a series of personal disputes.
- A Tragic End at Sea
A sailor suffering from mental health crises committed suicide by fire while aboard the schooner Siimson.
- The Russian Settlement Brawl
A Christmas evening dispute between locals turns into a violent street encounter near Lincoln School.
- Major Milling Business Changes Hands
A prominent Walla Walla businessman sells his mill and feed holdings to pursue new ventures in the Dakotas.
- Prospectors Strike Natural Gas Near Kahlotus
A deep-well driller finds natural gas, copper quartz, and mica nine miles southeast of Kahlotus, fueling hopes for an oil boom in Franklin County.
- Safe Cracked in Kennewick Store
Burglars use a railroad crowbar to loot a local business, prompting a swift arrest.
- The Tears of the Courtroom
A three-week embezzlement trial in Everett ended in acquittal after an emotional defense moved jurors to tears.
- The Minister and the Mob
A Marysville clergyman faces a near-drowning at the hands of an angry crowd after attempting to enforce strict Sunday-closing laws against a local baseball game.
- The Struggle for Walla Walla’s Gravity Water System
City officials and private citizens spar over the future of the municipal water supply as debates over Mill Creek and private rights boil over.
- The City Charter Cold War
Walla Walla's leaders debate whether the city should seek a new charter or remain under territorial law until the population hits 20,000.
- Drought Forces Franklin County Farmers to Pivot
After a difficult harvest hampered by insufficient rainfall and improper cultivation, local ranchers shift to fall-sown wheat.
- Brutal Stabbing in the Red Light District
A local restaurant keeper is fighting for his life after a violent confrontation in the Rose Street red light district.
- The Ex-Governor and the Courtroom Grudge
A former Washington territorial governor is found in contempt of court over a tangled dispute regarding a fire clay mining company's records.
- Walla Walla Hosts Inaugural Meeting of State Livestock Association
Prominent stockmen from across Washington gathered at the local courthouse to unite the industry under a single banner for political and commercial protection.
- The Thief Who Left His Loot Under the Wharf
A desperate ex-convict confesses to a string of violent robberies after being tracked to a dark, desolate crawlspace beneath Seattle's waterfront.