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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 10 |
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- A Fatal Wagon Ride on South Second
A local resident dies after a tragic accident when his team is spooked by an early automobile.
- The Human Cost of the Canadian Land Rush
Federal authorities in the Pacific Northwest scramble to intercept desperate immigrants crossing the border on foot, fleeing failed colonization schemes in Western Canada.
- A Fierce Gale Leaves Walla Walla Battered
A localized cyclone tears roofs from buildings and levels trees, leaving debris strewn across city streets.
- The Hidden Tragedy at Newaukum River
A rancher is found dead in his cabin, the victim of a brutal assault masked as a suicide.
- A Marriage Unravels in Court
A Seattle divorce trial exposes domestic misery and accusations of physical abuse and infidelity.
- 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.
- The 'Infamous Thirteen' and the Political Trade-Offs of 1903
A secret meeting among King County senators reveals the transactional nature of regional power and shifting loyalties in Washington politics.
- The Inheritance Suit for the Atterbury Farm
Two school teachers initiate a legal battle to reclaim a half-interest in a farm, citing their status as minors during a 1893 foreclosure.
- Chicago Bank Pushes into Walla Walla
A major Midwestern investment firm is set to open a $300,000 branch in a downtown storefront by the new year.
- The Long Life of Nancy Ann Colvin
At 101 years old, Nancy Ann Colvin lives with her son near Kent, Washington, after a lifetime that began in Ireland in 1802.
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- The Whole Thing
A heated clash between a city councilman and the acting mayor erupts over procedural power struggles.
- A Painful Pitcher's Dilemma
A boil on the arm of the star pitcher forces a last-minute scramble to find a replacement for a local amateur baseball game.
- An Eccentric Pioneer Found Alone and Helpless
After marrying a much younger woman and deeding away his property in a scandal that made local news, a reclusive tailor has been found paralyzed in his home.