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| Year | Stories |
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| 1903 | 66 |
| 1904 | 6 |
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- Supreme Court Rules on Tideland Ownership
A landmark decision confirms that Indigenous nations hold title to tidelands within reservation boundaries.
- The Logging Hazard: Court Rules on Hidden Dangers
A landmark state supreme court decision shields lumber merchants from liability for hidden defects in timber that cause mill accidents.
- Hospitalization Excuses City Hall's Negligence
The Washington State Supreme Court ruled that a citizen’s hospital stay is a valid reason for missing a 30-day window to file a claim against the city for street injuries.
- The Price of a Broken Marriage in Seattle
A landmark Supreme Court ruling confirms that bankruptcy cannot be used by a husband to evade alimony payments to his former wife.
- 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.
- Homestead Fraud and the Limits of Government Power
A landmark federal court ruling questions whether departmental regulations can be enforced as criminal law.
- Washington Court Rules Fathers Have No Legal Duty to Support Illegitimate Children
A landmark decision from the state supreme court highlights a massive legal loophole regarding parental responsibility.
- City Schools Enforce Tuition for Out-of-District Students
Walla Walla public schools implement a new policy to stem the loss of state attendance funds caused by students moving from surrounding districts.
- The Price of a Homestead
A local teacher faces the loss of her land claim after government inspectors rule she prioritized her career in town over the requirements of the Homestead Act.
- Superior Court Upholds Eight-Hour Day
A landmark court ruling in Spokane affirms the constitutionality of the eight-hour workday for municipal contractors.
- The Supreme Court Rules Against Gambling Debts
A Spokane County case sets a new precedent: checks used for gambling losses are legally void, even if passed to third parties.
- Supreme Court Rules on School Land Squatters
A definitive U.S. Supreme Court decision resolves decades of uncertainty regarding land titles for Washington State school lands, ending claims by settlers like Anton Johansen.
- The Government's Green Light for Land Speculation
A federal ruling confirms that 'investing' in timber land without living on it or using it is perfectly legal, sparking relief among speculators.
- Supreme Court Upholds Rights of Black Jurors
A landmark federal ruling confirms that excluding Black citizens from criminal juries is an unconstitutional violation of the Fourteenth Amendment.
- School Directors Barred from Self-Dealing
The Supreme Court rules that school directors cannot bypass competitive contracts by doing the work themselves and billing the district.
- Death Sentence for Charles Clarke
A judge in Olympia denies a new trial for a man convicted of murdering a 'sporting woman,' setting the date for his execution.
- The Fight for the Stubblefield Legacy
Walla Walla struggles to secure a $100,000 endowment for an orphans' home while debating the city's future.
- The State Supreme Court Shuts Down Bremerton Saloons
The high court denies a plea to keep saloons operating, marking a legislative victory over the liquor trade.
- Tacoma Taxpayer Victory Forces City Refund
A landmark court ruling forces the City of Tacoma to refund thousands of dollars in invalid tax titles.
- Methodist Conference Rejects Modern Amusements
Delegates vote to uphold strict bans on dancing, card playing, and theater-going, keeping the church’s moral discipline intact.
- The Grocers' Blacklist
Walla Walla retail grocers seek a regional credit-rating system to share customer data and penalize unpaid debts.
- The Dual Life of Bremerton’s Mayor
A federal inquiry into whether an electrician-turned-mayor could serve two masters while policing the local saloon trade.
- Northern Pacific Railroad Promises Help on Spokane Titles
President Howard Elliott pledges assistance to local citizens after a Supreme Court ruling threatened land ownership.
- The State Moves to Regulate Morticians
Washington joins the national movement to license embalmers, citing public health risks on the railways.
- The Loss of Tribal Sovereignty in Puyallup
A federal ruling stripped the Puyallup Tribe of their status as wards, opening reservation lands to unrestricted sale and private development.