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5 stories matching kitchen

  1. The Midnight Hotel Fire

    A suspected incendiary targets a local hotel, only to be thwarted by staff before the flames reach the dining room.

    Aug 28, 1903The Evening StatesmanHotel State, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  2. Domestic Workers Organize for Better Conditions

    Kitchen hands and domestic servants in Spokane push for a revolutionary new union to secure higher wages, shorter hours, and rest periods.

    Aug 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyWork & Pay

  3. A Desperate Act in Waitsburg

    A young woman is found unconscious after ingesting carbolic acid, sparking local debate over whether the act was a tragic mistake or a suicide attempt.

    Oct 3, 1903The Evening StatesmanPreston Avenue, Waitsburg, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

  4. A Public Scrutiny of the Relief Home

    A club woman challenges the management and endowment of the Ladies' Relief Society home, questioning its financial transparency and restrictive admissions.

    Oct 19, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyFollow the Money

  5. The Man Who Forgot His Own Murder

    Edward Spencer takes the stand in his own murder trial, claiming amnesia and absinthe-induced blackouts to explain why he shot Ella Mundt in Spokane.

    May 29, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyTrue Crime

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