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  1. Spokane's Gambling Houses Prepare for the Midnight Deadline

    As a strict new state law turns gambling from a misdemeanor into a felony, operators in Spokane debate the legality of pool rooms and slot machines.

    Jun 9, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  2. Fatal Infection from a Public Pond

    A Spokane County man loses his life after swimming in a pool frequented by diseased cattle.

    Jan 18, 1904The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyDisasters

  3. Tragedy at the Natatorium pool

    A star pitcher for the Spokane baseball team collapses and dies after a swim, cutting short a career that saw 21 wins in a single season.

    Jul 22, 1903The Evening StatesmanSpokane, Spokane CountyNightlife

  4. An Ecological Disaster on Pine Creek

    Local farmers find hundreds of pounds of dead trout after a creek is diverted into an irrigation ditch.

    Aug 10, 1903The Evening StatesmanPine Creek, Walla WallaFollow the Money · Disasters

  5. The Nickel-in-the-Slot Return

    Following a court ruling, Walla Walla's gambling machines reappear on city streets, leaving police and officials at odds over enforcement.

    Jul 17, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  6. Consolidation in the 'Wet Goods' Trade

    Saloon owners in Waitsburg pool their resources to eliminate competition as the local market for spirits cools.

    Oct 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanWaitsburg, Walla Walla CountyNightlife

  7. The High-Stakes Gamble to Legalize Gambling

    A legislative challenge in Olympia tests a state ban on gambling, backed by a shadowy, well-funded coalition of operators.

    Sep 15, 1903The Evening StatesmanOlympia, Thurston CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  8. The High-Stakes Wager on Walla Walla's Marshal Race

    Election fever reaches a fever pitch as local bettors drop thousands on a tight race for police chief.

    Jul 10, 1903The Evening StatesmanWalla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall · Nightlife

  9. The Great Seattle Slot Machine Crackdown

    Prohibition of gaming devices leads to a high-stakes test case in the Seattle courts.

    Jun 19, 1903The Evening Statesman111 Yesler Way, Seattle, King CountyNightlife

  10. City Neglect Leaves Walla Walla Streets in 'Abominable' Condition

    Citizens and business owners plead for repairs to East Alder Street and local alleys, warning of potential lawsuits over property damage.

    Dec 16, 1903The Evening StatesmanEast Alder Street, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyCity Hall

  11. The Tragedy on King Street

    A brutal robbery and murder in a Seattle rooming house leaves police searching for a culprit and motive.

    Jan 11, 1904The Evening StatesmanFifth Avenue, Seattle, King CountyTrue Crime

  12. The Tragedy at Mill Creek

    A body discovered by children near an old farm prompts a grim investigation into a man believed to have taken his own life.

    Sep 28, 1903The Evening StatesmanMill Creek, Walla Walla, Walla Walla CountyTrue Crime

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