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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1903 | 57 |
| 1904 | 2 |
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- City Hall's Reckless Ledger Exposed
A scathing look at the city's financial deficit, alleged corruption, and the mismanagement of municipal resources under Mayor Hunt.
- A Hidden Testament Reveals New Heir to Shoemaker's Estate
After Paul Mulkey’s death, a long-lost will surfaced, overturning the previous court-appointed guardianship and naming an unexpected executrix.
- Walla Walla Questions Paying Twice for Water Rights
City officials and the press lock horns over a costly, potentially unnecessary land acquisition for a municipal gravity water system.
- The Struggle for Survival in the Age of Gangrene
A local man faces multiple amputations and a critical prognosis following a long battle with infection.
- Spokane's Record-Breaking Pitcher
Miss Anna Duncalfe sets a new world record for distance in a baseball throw, solidifying her claim to the title of champion.
- Wallula Opium Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence
Local authorities drop charges against two Chinese men after confiscating smoking paraphernalia.
- First Felony Conviction Under New 'Living Off Earnings' Law
A Seattle man is the first in the county to be sent to the penitentiary for profiting from sex work under a new state statute.
- Supreme Court Rules on Tideland Ownership
A landmark decision confirms that Indigenous nations hold title to tidelands within reservation boundaries.
- The Black Widow of Garden Springs
A Spokane detective identifies a deceased woman as a notorious murderess who allegedly poisoned her husbands.
- A Rare Shark Surfaces in Hood Canal
A deep-sea fisherman pulls a species unknown to the Pacific from the waters of Puget Sound, stunning local museum curators.
- The Absinthe Defense: How a 'Swissess' and a Headache Saved a Murderer's Life
In the high-profile Spencer trial in Spokane, witnesses testified that Edward Spencer drank absinthe to sober up before killing Ella Mundt. The court heard he was 'jolly' until the end.
- Farmers Bet on War Profits
Anticipating conflict between Japan and Russia, Walla Walla valley farmers hold onto wheat supplies in expectation of a global price surge.
- The Miracle Cure Con-Man
A supposed benefactor who won city council acclaim for his 'alcoholism cure' is arrested for fraud.
- The Penitentiary's Unprecedented Surge
Walla Walla's state prison population is exploding at a rate that has authorities scrambling to explain the cause.
- County Commissioners Hike Taxes Amidst Deficit Fears
Facing a projected deficit in the current expense fund, the county board approves a 16-mill levy to cover rising costs in administration and infrastructure.
- The Bitter Struggle for a Unified Name
Citizens of Whatcom and Fairhaven face a fourth attempt at consolidation, long stalled by a stubborn disagreement over the new city's identity.
- The War on 'New Japan'
A criminal gang attempted to terrorize and bomb a Seattle newspaper for its editorial crusade against them.
- School Attendance Jumps in Walla Walla County
New truant enforcement efforts have significantly increased student enrollment across the county.
- A Violent Pursuit of a Divorced Wife
An ex-convict recently released from the Walla Walla penitentiary tracks his former wife to Seattle and shoots her five times.
- A Scorned Woman’s Fight for Justice in Tacoma
Mrs. Jennie Wood files a civil suit alleging her home was illegally searched and personal property seized during a controversial moral-scandal arrest.
- The Fight to Save the Fort
Citizens are urged to rally against the potential closure of Fort Walla Walla, a garrison they view as vital to the town's social and economic identity.
- The State Steps In: Child Labor Crackdown
Labor Commissioner William Blackman arrives in Tacoma to investigate reports of children under 14 working in factories.
- Mental Health Crisis in Prescott
A man’s history of institutionalization clashes with inadequate mental healthcare services in the rural community.
- City Assessors Under Fire Over Bank Tax Evasion
A legislative loophole, allegedly 'smuggled' into law by bankers, has sparked a battle over local tax revenue in Walla Walla.
- The Empty Commissioner's Chair
A legal dispute over who has the authority to fill county vacancies leaves Okanogan and Douglas counties short-handed.